MEN OF TO-DAY IN THE
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
1917
Entered according to Act of Parliament of Canada, in the year one thou-
sand nine hundred and seventeen, by The Sherbrooke Record Co., of Sher-
brooke, Que., at the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.
C;BC
MEN OF TODAY IN THE
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Introductory Chapters
By V. E. MORRILL.
Biographical Section Compiled
By ERASTUS G. PIERCE.
SHERBROOKE RECORD COMPANY
PUBLISHERS.
PAGE PRINTING & BINDING COMPANY, Printers
o the memory of the pioneers,
men and Women of a century
ago who, with dauntless spirit, faced
the hardships and overcame the obsta-
cles incidental to the early develop-
ment of the Eastern Townships, and
to whom the Men of Today, their
descendants, owe their present com-
forts and prosperity, this volume is
dedicated.
PREFACE
The idea which prompted the undertaking resulting in this
volume suggested only a book of biography, bringing together
in a comprehensive volume brief sketches of men who today
are carrying on the affairs of the Eastern Townships, not in
public life alone, but in all the varied activities of this section
of Canada. Similar books have been published dealing with
the whole of Canada, but in such only comparatively small
attention is given to any particular section. The biographical
section of the volume which is here submitted is wholly East-
ern Townships.
To this is naturally added a chapter dealing with the mate-
rial position which the Eastern Townships holds in the Do-
minion— a position which is relatively important and offers
opportunities which give promise of a still more prosperous
future.
The publishers felt that the volume would be incomplete
without an historical chapter dealing with the early settlement
and development of the townships and especially as important
material pertaining to the early history of the 'Eastern Town-
ships has come to light in recent years. This volume seemed
to offer an opportunity to preserve in permanent form these
data, not found in earlier historical works.
Lastly, the inspiring record of Eastern Townships services
in the great war called for a place in the present historical vol-
ume. No greater heroism in battle has been exhibited in this
great struggle than that of Eastern Townships men in, defend-
ing the bloody salient of Ypres or at Vimy Ridge and in the
later struggle around Lens. No more devoted services have
been rendered by the civilian population at home than
by the women of the Eastern Townships in their various
patriotic organizations. The chapter relating to the Eastern
Townships' part in the great war is necessarily incomplete.
The honor of recording the whole story will fall upon some
future historian who will be able to write in the light of a com-
pleted event. The publishers believe, however, that the chap-
ter devoted to the Eastern Townships and the war, incomplete
as it is, will prove of interest not only now but more particu-
larly in years to come. It is hoped that the volume which is
herewith respectfully submitted will be found worthy of a
place among the numerous volumes which have been devoted
to one phase or another of Eastern Townships' history.
CONTENTS
Section I. — The Eastern Townships Today — An appreci-
ation of the material prosperity of the Eastern Townships and
the opportunities which this section of Canada offers.
Section II. — Historical Section — A condensed review of
pioneer days and including many hitherto unpublished records.
Section III. — The Eastern Townships and the Great War
— An unfinished account of the Eastern Townships' contri-
bution to the cause of Liberty.
Section IV. — Biography — Sketches of some twelve hun-
dred representative men of the Eastern Townships.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
Colors of 117th Eastern Townships Regiment Frontispiece
Map of Eastern Townships Today 10
Map of Eastern Townships in 1812 20
Map of Eastern Townships in 1834 22
The Pioneer '. 23
Sherbrooke in the 30's 25
Kilborne Mills (Rock Island) 25
Old Woolen Mill, Sherbrooke 27
Copps Ferry, near Georgeville 27
Outlet of Lake Memphremagog 29
Home of an Eastern Townships Pioneer 29
Georgeville in its Early Settlement Days 31
Magog River at Sherbrooke, 1835 31
Lake Massawippi, 1835 33
Bolton Pass, 1835 33
A Letter by Major Jesse Pennoyer 37
ILLUSTRATIONS— (Continued).
Cap Badge of 5th C.M.R
Late Lieut-Col. G. H. Baker, M.P
Late Major N. C. Pilcher
Late Lieut. N. M. MacDonald
Late Lieut. Handsome Ball
Ruined City of Ypres
5th C. M. R., Sherbrooke
5th C. M. R. Marching
Brigadier-General F. O. W. Loomis
Lieut.-Col. E. B. Worthington
Lieut.-Col. B. B. Morrill
Lieut.-Col. J. J. Penhale >
Party of Returned Soldiers
Group of 5th C. M. R. Officers
Map of Western Front
Lieut.-Col. D. C. Draper
Major R. H. Fletcher
Major C. K. Fraser
Lieut.-Col. F. C. Bowen
Group of 117th E. T. Batt. Officers
Cap Badge, 117th E. T. Batt
Lieut.-Col. L. J. Gilbert
Lieut-Col. W. J. Ewing
Lieut-Col. J. H. Boutelle
Capt, the Rev. W. H. Moorehead
117th E. T. Batt at Valcartier
Band of 117th E. T. Battalion
Portraits of Biographical Section . Classified
SECTION I.
THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TODAY
11
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS OF TODAY
The Eastern Townships of Quebec is one of the most
steadily prosperous sections of Canada and the reasons for this
are not difficult to assign. In the first place, the Eastern Town-
ships does not depend upon any one or any two industries for
its prosperity. It is the most important agricultural section of
the province, and farming is of that mixed character which
ensures an annual result which is not assured where the one
crop system prevails. It possesses great mining and lumber-
ing industries, involving an annual output representing in
value many million dollars. Then there are the many indus-
trial towns with extensive manufactories, employing thous-
ands of hands, busy communities in themselves and affording
ready markets for the farming districts. Therefore, it may be
asserted at the outset, in considering the Eastern Townships
today, that these southern counties of Quebec are, in a com-
mercial sense, one of the best balanced sections of Canada.
The census of 1911 showed the population of the Eastern
Townships to be as follows: —
Male Female Total
Brome 6,871 6,345 13,216
Compton . 1 5,655 1 3,975 29,630
Drummond-Arthabaska 21,233 20,357 41,590
Megantic 16,439 14,875 31,314
Missisquoi 8,893 8,573 1 7,466
Richmond and Wolfe .. 20,230 19,261 39,491
Shefford 12,145 11,831 23,976
Sherbrooke 11 ,648 1 1 ,563 23,21 1
Stanstead 10,301 10,464 20,765
Totals 1 23,41 5 1 1 7,244 240,659
The Eastern Townships, in area, comprises 4,314,882
acres and statistics indicate that only about 2,000,000 acres
are, or have ever been, under cultivation. This fact is one of
the most regrettable that one has to consider in connection
with the Eastern Townships. The rural population is far less
than the soil of these counties would support. Agriculture is
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THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TODAY
the basic industry of this section of Canada as it is of the whole
Dominion and without a much larger agricultural population
the full development of the Eastern Townships cannot be
accomplished. Hundreds of farmers, with splendid estates,
are "land poor." They have more acres than they can culti-
vate. A steady immigration to the rural sections is the East-
ern Townships' greatest need.
The Eastern Townships has scores of thriving towns and
villages and the permancy of their prosperity, except for the
fact that it is inseparable from that of the agricultural districts,
seems more assured than that of the farming communities,
owing to the drift of population from the land to the urban
centres.
The Eastern Townships communities of 500 population or
over are: —
Sherbrooke 20,470
Granby 5,033
Magog 4,193
Megantic 3,246
East Angus ...... 2,500
Drummondville . . 2,250
Richmond 2,100
Waterloo 2,000
Arthabaska . .
Plessisville . .
Danville ....
Sutton
Bury
Cookshire . . .
Cowansville .
Beebe
Stanstead . . .
Robertsonville
Compton
Sawyerville . .
,350
,800
,132
,000
,000
,000
900
839
762
649
500
500
Thetford Mines ... 7,129
Victoriaville 4,477
Farnham 3,766
Coaticook 3,147
Asbestos 2,288
Black Lake 2,107
Windsor 2,024
Bedford 1,405
Bromptonville .... 1 ,293
Rock Island 1,189
Waterville 1,052
Lennoxville 1 ,400
North Hatley 600
Ayer's Cliff 500
Scotstown 993
Warwick 985
Knowlton 900
Weedon 824
Marbleton 651
Eastman . 546
Lyster 500
Among other progressive and active village communities
are Frelighsburg, Dunham, Stanbridge East, Clarenceville,
Philipsburg, Mansonville, Sweetsburg, West Shefford, Roxton
THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TODAY 13
Falls, Georgeville, Fitch Bay, Dixville, Barnston, Hatley,
Way's Mills, Melbourne, L'Avenir, Compton, Gould, Bishop's
Crossing, Leeds, Kinnear's Mills, etc.
Eastern Townships Agriculture
In the realm of agriculture, the Eastern Townships has
won the title of "Garden of the Province," the picturesqueness
of the rural sections and the productiveness of the soil combin-
ing to give to the farming sections of Southern Quebec an at-
tractiveness surpassing that of perhaps any other part of the
province.
It is here that the maple sugar industry reaches it greatest
development with an annual production valued at no less than
a million dollars. The fine water and excellent pasture lands
have contributed to the success of the dairy industry, Eastern
Townships butter and cheese having won an enviable repu-
tation. Stock breeding, also, is receiving close attention from
Eastern Townships farmers and the results are apparent in the
splendid exhibits of thoroughbred horses, cattle, sheep, and
swine at Canada's Great Eastern Exhibition, Sherbrooke, and
the various county fairs.
The statistical report for the whole province shows the
following annual value of agricultural production in the pro-
vince in 1914, namely, field crops, $99,279,000 ; domestic
animals, $122,298,071 ; dairy products, $16,156,022. It is
impossible to give exactly the Eastern Townships portion of
these large sums, but it is undoubtedly considerably greater
than its relative area would indicate.
However, with less than half the soil of the Eastern Town-
ships under cultivation, the possibilities of the future are ap-
parent. This development may be long delayed. Canada
must gather to herself a great population before its density
will approach that of England or of any of the older settled
countries. Until there is a decided drift of the population to
the land the full development of agriculture cannot take place.
The stimulus of high prices for all agricultural products is
present. This is offset to a great extent by the scarcity of farm
labor. The hope of the immediate future lies in after-the-war
14 THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TODAY
immigration. If this section of Canada can attract sufficient
rural population to solve the farm help problem and enable the
full cultivation of lands at present cleared, and the gradual
opening up of new fields, a splendid return, not surpassed in
the wheat lands of the west, will be available.
Eastern Townships Manufactories
It is perhaps in the realm of the manufacturing industry
that the greatest future expansion may be expected in the
Eastern Townships with the exception, it is hoped, of agricul-
ture.
A development of some fifty thousand horse power is
already applied to the wheels of industry in this territory.
Undeveloped power of at least equal quantity remains to be
applied. Besides, the power lines of Shawinigan with their
exhaustless current already penetrate this territory and vast
prospective developments on the lower St. Francis will be
available as required.
The industrial outlook in the Eastern Townships is bright.
All conditions are favorable, power, labor, geographical loca-
tion, and railway facilities. Where in Canada is there a sec-
tion with a more attractive list of industrial centres, large and
small, than is possessed by the Eastern Townships ?
The census of 1910 gave figures with regard to some of
these towns as follows : —
No. of Capital Value of
Establishments Invested Products
Sherbrooke .... 39 $3,701,463 $3,934,510
Thetford Mines . 6 73,200 172,885
Coaticook 12 380,594 900,000
Farnham 4 226, 1 02 1 45,070
Granby 15 4,437,474 3,910,548
L. Megantic .... 5 220,000 297,548
Magog 5 3,052,115 3,781,018
Richmond 3 75,500 116,302
Victoriaville .... 16 521,997 688,540
Waterloo 11 254,550 218,266
Windsor 4 2,237,352 989,500
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To these may be added such industrial centres, (some of
which have been largely developed since the Dominion census
year) as East Angus, Bromptonville, Rock Island, Waterville,
Danville, Cookshire, Bedford and many others all of which
have their busy industrial establishments.
Since 1910, there has been a steady growth in industrial
activity in the towns noted above. When the war broke out in
August, 1914, it looked as though a serious industrial depres-
sion might be at hand. In no section of Canada, however, were
manufacturers quicker to seize the opportunities offered for
the manufacture of munitions than in the Eastern Townships.
The iron and woollen industries turned over to national orders
and a period of unprecedented industrial activity followed. In
Sherbrooke city the development along this line has been re-
markable, Sherbrooke at the close of 1916 being credited with
the largest output of munitions of any city of its size in Can-
ada and, indeed, the largest in all Canada with four or five
exceptions.
When the storm of war has passed, Eastern Townships in-
dustries will answer the demands of peace and there is every
reason to believe their position is secure in industrial Canada.
A great immigration is looked for and a period of develop-
ment in Canada is predicted that will outrival that of the de-
cade preceding the war. In the future development of the Do-
minion, the industries of the Eastern Townships may be de-
pended upon to play their part.
Forest Industries
A century ago the forests which spread throughout the
Eastern Townships were regarded as an enemy to be destroyed
rather than as an asset to be preserved or marketed. And this
was the natural condition of that day. Consequently, thous-
ands of acres were cleared and the timber burned, the only
saleable part, indeed, being the pearl ash product.
The forest industry of the Eastern Townships today is
estimated at $6,000,000 annually, in lumber and pulp wood
products.
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Provincial statistics divide the forests of the province into
five classes, as follows :
Private forests 6,000 acres
Forests leased as timber limits 44,500,000 acres
Forests on lots under location ticket 1,300,000 acres
Township forest reserves 200,000 acres
Forests not in timber limits 78,000,000 acres
Total 1 24,006,000 acres
The annual value of the forest products of the province is
about $20,000,000 annually. Some of the most important
pulp and paper mills of the Dominion are located within the
Eastern Townships, such as those of the Canada Paper Com-
pany, at Windsor Mills, and of the Brompton Pulp & Paper
Company, at East Angus and Bromptonville.
The continual depletion of the forests in the Eastern
Townships is cause for some concern. Already, the flow of
the streams has been considerably affected by the reduction
of the forest lands, the moisture passing down the rivers in the
spring freshets as a result rather than being retained and dis-
tributed in a more even flow. Water powers have suffered as
a consequence. If the land from which timber is cut passed
under cultivation the compensation would be considerable,
but this is not always the tendency. These lands often remain
in a more or less waste condition. Serious consideration must
be given to the subject of forest conservation and even to re-
forestation, if the Eastern Townships is to preserve its forest
wealth and the permanency of a great industry is to be
ensured.
Eastern Townships Mining Industries
Eastern Townships fame has been enhanced by its great
mining industries, particularly in the matter of asbestos and
copper, while the gold and iron deposits have attracted a share
of public attention. The Eastern Townships section of Que-
bec is the richest in the province in its mineral resources and
these have been only partially explored and developed.
The production of asbestos reached its highest mark in
1913, the year before the war, when the value of the produc-
tion was $13,1 19,81 1 and 9,925 workers were employed in
THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS TODAY 17
the industry. All these mines are located within the Eastern
Townships and represent about 85 p.c. of the world's supply.
The copper production for the same year was $812,899.
In building materials such as lime, brick and granite the
Eastern Townships is rich, the annual output of these three
products amounting in value to over two million dollars.
The permancy of the great mining industry in the Eastern
Townships would appear to be assured. The asbestos deposits
show no signs of exhaustion. Many promising copper "mines"
have not been explored beyond their surface showings, while
there is convincing evidence of extensive deposits of gold and
iron.
Some day, when the allurements of distant fields have
passed, the Eastern capitalists, it may be hoped, will turn their
attention to riches at their doors and apply themselves to the
development of wealth that lies within the hills and mountains
of the Eastern Townships.
A Goodly Heritage
Eastern Townships people have good reason to be well
satisfied with their heritage. A healthful, invigorating climate
and picturesque surroundings, splendid educational institu-
tions, the steady extension of good roads, railway facilities
such as can be found only in the most prosperous sections of
Eastern Canada, rural mail that penetrates to the remotest dis-
tricts— these are a few of the features which lend attractive-
ness to Eastern Townships life.
These counties of Southern Quebec, there is every reason
to believe, will hold a relatively important place in the com-
mercial and industrial life of Canada in the years to come. The
great natural resources and the vigor of the inhabitants ensure
this. After the war Canada will be looked to as the brightest
land of promise within the Empire. Almost at the gateway
of the Dominion, is the Eastern Townships of Quebec, a dis-
tinct territory possessing many special advantages. The men
and women, assisted by the new comers who will join them,
may be depended upon to uphold the honor of their section of
Canada in the commercial activities of coming years as they
are doing in the realm of patriotic endeavor during this period
of world strife.
SECTION II.
HISTORICAL
HISTORICAL SKETCH 21
On the opposite page is shown a reproduction of the Eastern Townships
section of the map issued during the war of 1812-15 by the Provincial Gov-
ernment, protracted from Holland's large map with additions by Amos Lay.
This is undoubtedly the most ancient existing map of the Eastern Townships,
a well preserved copy being in the possession of Mr. G. H. St. Pierre, K.C.,
of Sherbrooke, to whom the publishers of this volume are indebted for the
privilege of reproducing it.
It will be noted that the only settlements shown are St. Armand, Ryler,
Mock, Lawrence, Willard, Lay's Mills, Austin Mills (now Magog) Kilbourne
Mills, (now Rock Island), Pennoyer Mills, (near Waterville), Hyatt Mill,
(now Sherbrooke),. and Gushing. There was of course a scattered settle-
ment throughout the townships, and no doubt a number of other small com-
munities which are not shown.
The townships are laid out practically the same as at present and these
are not shown in the map as reproduced as practically no changes have taken
place, excepting in some which have since been divided. It may be noted
that Brome was originally spelled "Brpome." The township of Cleveland
has since been formed from a subdivision of Kingsey.
It is interesting to note that Missisquoi on the old map is spelled "Mis-
siskuoi," and Tomifobia appears as "Tomefobi" and is the name applied to
Lake Massawippi.
Apparently only one county subdivision had been established in the
townships up to 1812, namely, that of Bedford, comprising the townships of
Dunham, Stanbridge, Farnham, Noyan, and the seigniories of St. Armand,
Sebrevois and Foucault. These latter appear to have been the only seignorial
grants within the present boundaries of the Eastern Townships.
The map shows the Eastern Townships at that time to have been divided
between the districts of Montreal, Richelieu, Three Rivers and Quebec.
The original map shows the outline of numerous roads, the main high-
ways being one starting from Kilborne's Mill (Rock Island) and extending
through the townships of Stanstead, Barnston, Hatley, Compton, Ascot,
Eaton, Westbury, Stoke, Dudswell, Ham, Wolfestown, Ireland, Leeds and
on to Quebec, and known as Governor Craig's Road. Another highway
prominently shown is that starting from a point in the township of Clifton,
passing through a corner of Compton township, through Ascot and Hyatt's
Mill (Sherbrooke) thence along the west side of the St. Francis River at
Cushing's Mills, and thence on down the river to the junction of the St.
Francis and St. Lawrence rivers, whence travellers and commerce could
proceed by boat to Three Rivers and Quebec or continue by highway along
the south shore of the St. Lawrence. The map, also, indicates main high-
ways along the Richelieu line from the international boundary to Fort Wil-
liam Henry where the Richelieu unites with the St. Lawrence and from
Chambly down the St. Francis to its mouth. From the site of the present
village of Stanstead Plain, begins the main road uniting with Craig's Road as
described above. Roads, also, were laid out through Barnston and Compton,
across Stanstead and Hatley townships to Austin Mill (Magog) and also,
across Stanstead township, to the present site of Georgeville, thence by ferry
across the lake and on through Bolton and Shefford, joining roads to
Chambly and Montreal. One of the oldest roads marked on the old map is
termed "Bailey's Path" and runs from the present site of Lennoxville,
through Ascot, Eaton, Newport, Hampden, Adstock, Whitton and thence on
to the Chaudiere River.
Eastern Townships in 1834
HISTORICAL SKETCH
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
The settlement of the Eastern Townships may properly be
divided into four periods.
I. Immigration from the New England States, beginning
about I 793, though a few families came before that date, and
continuing for some twenty years.
II. Immigration from the Old Country by way of Quebec,
beginning in 1814, following the Peninsular War and the first
overthrow of Napoleon.
III. British Immigration in the 30's, largely from Scotland,
promoted by the British Am-
erican Land Company and
other organizations.
IV. The gradual influx of
French-Canadians from the
parishes bordering on the
townships and from other
parts of the Province.
The real pioneers were the
hardy men and women who
came from the New England
States. They penetrated an
unknown and trackless wild-
erness, abounding in wild
animals, and inhabited by In-
dians more or less friendly.
Some came through a desire
to live again under the British
flag but the greater portion
were attracted by the free
lands available. The pioneers
from the south settled in the
border counties now known
as Missisquoi, Brome, Stan-
The Pioneer stead and Compton. They
From a model by G. W. Hill, the nenetrated north into SJW
noted Eastern Townships tn. mt° ,, Ct
Sculptor. rord and along the valley of
24 HISTORICAL SKETCH
the St. Francis into Dudswell, Ascot, Richmond, Melbourne,
Kingsey, and other sections.
In 1814, an English immigration began, many of the
newcomers being discharged soldiers who had fought in
the Napoleonic Wars. Drummondville was founded from this
source and Megantic County received its first settlers. Many
of the new arrivals came through as far as Sherbrooke and
joined with the settlers from the south.
In 1833 the organization of the British American Land
Company took place and extensive land grants were secured
by the company. With a view of improving its holdings, the
company began to bring in settlers whom they located chiefly
in the Eastern part of Compton County. The ill-fated Village
of Victoria, about one and a half miles from the present village
of Scotstown, was established in 1 836, and these early settlers
planted in the wilderness of Southern Quebec underwent
many trying experiences. In 1 838, the first Scotch settlers*
arrived in Lingwick from the Island of Lewis and for fifteen
or twenty years there was a considerable immigration from
this source.
The French-Canadian immigration began in the 30's but
did not reach any great volume until the latter half of the cen-
tury, following the construction of the Grand Trunk Railway
and the development of town and village settlements. Many
of the townships originally laid out on the English plan were
never really settled by English immigrants, except a few fami-
lies but have been almost entirely developed by the descend-
ants of old France. This applies particularly to the townships
comprising the county of Arthabaska and parts of the Coun-
ties of Wolfe, Drummond and Megantic. The French-
Canadian is more truly a son of the soil today than is the Eng-
lish Canadian, and the burden of clearing waste land in the
townships for the extension of the farming districts is falling
almost entirely upon him. The English pioneers of a century
ago battled valiantly with their task of preparing the soil for
cultivation, a characteristic which their descendants seem not
to have inherited.
Sherbrooke in the 30's, reproduced from print in archives at Ottawa.
Kilborn's Mills (Rock Island) from print now in Dominion archives
26 HISTORICAL SKETCH
Organization of the Townships
The survey and organization of the Eastern Townships
began as early as 1 793 and the tracts of land composing the
several townships were in part embodied in grants made to
individuals who in most cases comprised the first settlers.
The first step towards the erection of a township was the
issue of a warrant of survey. These warrants for some of the
earliest townships bear the following dates :
Dunham 1795 Sutton 1 802
Potton 1 797 Ely 1802
Bolton 1 797 Stoke 1802
Brome 1797 Windsor 1802
Farnham 1 798 Barford 1802
Clifton 1799 Ditton 1803
Eaton 1 800 Lingwick 1 803
Stukely 1 800 Roxton 1 803
Stanstead 1 800 Milton 1 803
Shefford 1 801 Bury 1 803
Newport 1 801 Hereford 1 803
Brompton 1 801 Granby 1 803
Barnston 1 801 Ascot 1 803
Cleveland 1801 Westbury 1804
Shipton 1 801 Melbourne 1 805
Compton 1 802 Hatley 1 803
Wolfstown 1802 Dudswell 1805
Population in 1805
The townships comprising the present district of St. Fran-
cis, according to records in the archives at Ottawa, had a popu-
lation in 1805 of 4,831 souls. A report by Joseph Bouchette,
Surveyor General, bearing date, March 9th, 1805, and based
on information given by Oliver Barker, of Compton, gives the
population of the various townships as follows :
Families Males Females Total
Stanstead (1803) 246 707 643 1350
Additional number, 1803 to 1805 250
Hatley 88 224 224 448
Old Woolen Mill, Sherbrooke, belonging to B. A. L. Co.
From print in archives, Ottawa.
Copps Ferry, near Georgeville.
This and following illustrations are reproduced from "Canadian Scenery,
W. H. Brtrtlett, published about, 1835.
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Additional, 1803 to 1805 150
Barnston 58 241 202 443
Additional children born 1 803-1 805 32
Compton 80 194 179 373
Ascot 76 181 123 304
Shipton 81 169 139 308
Brompton 30 64 49 113
Melbourne 31 97 65 162
Dudswell 13 39 25 64
Orford 5 14 16 30
Westbury 4 10 10 20
Windsor 10 36 22 58
Shipton 2 7 4 11
Wendover 2 6 6 12
Eaton 350
Newport — 150
Hereford — 175
Stoke 28
Total 4831
Census of 1831
The development of the townships proceeded steadily and
the census of 1831 shows a substantial growth in population.
The boundaries of the counties comprising the Eastern Town-
ships were very different in 1831 from what they are now, the
whole territory being included in the Counties of Stanstead,
Sherbrooke, Shefford, Missisquoi, Drummond and Megantic.
Some townships even at that date had very few inhabitants
and no returns as to population were made. The census re-
port for the Eastern Townships in the year referred to was as
follows :
Stanstead County
Bolton ... 1 1 70 Barford. . . 84 Stanstead .... 4226
Barnston.. 2221 Hatley 1600 Potton 1005
Total 10,306
Sherbrooke County
Ascot 11 55 Dudswell 242 Stanhope .
Adstock .... Drayton Shipton . . 1313
Outlet of Lake Memphremagog at Magog.
Home of an Eastern Townships Pioneer in the forest a century ago.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
Auckland. .
Brompton . .
Bury
Chesham . . .
Clifton....
Clinton . . .
Croydon. . .
Compton . .
Ditton .
248
1510
Milton 148
Roxton
Ely 25
Eaton ....... 985
Emberton ....
Garthby .....
Hamden ..... 171
Hereford. . . .
Lingwick. . . .
Marston .....
Melbourne ... 864
Newport ..... 120
Shefford County
Granby ...... 797
Shefford ..... 1176
Stukely ...... 388
Missisquoi County
Stoke
Stratford .
Orford . .
Weedon .
Westbury
Whitten .
Windsor .
Woburn .
230
67
128
Total 7033
Farnham
Brome .
1314
1 239
Total 5087
Sutton ..... 2280 Dunham ____ 2220
Stanbridge . 2330 St. Armand . . 3021 Total
Aston
Bulstrode . .
Stanfold . . .
Arthabaska .
Chester ....
Ham .
Drummond County
72 Wolton 8 Kingsey .
97 Tingwick.... 180 5^am '
-«Y/ • i Wickham
Warwick .... ^
drantham
Horton ..... 12 Upton
9 Wendover ... 76 Acton
Simpson .... 55
9851
879
746
378
620
434
Total 3566
Megantic County
Nelson .
Somerset
Halifax .
Inverness
Leeds .
16
440
Ireland . . .
Wolfstown
Thetford .
Brompton
Coleraine .
Tring
The above figures show the total population of the Eastern
Townships in 1 831 as far as recorded, to have been 38,1 31 as
compared with 483 1 in 1805.
71
858
754
111
38
Dorset . . .
Gayhurst .
Winslow .
Oulney . .
Shonley . .
Total 2283
Georgeville in its early settlement days.
Magog River at Sherbrooke, 1835.
32 HISTORICAL SKETCH
Early Industry
The Eastern Townships pioneers lived a strenuous life. It
was a continuous struggle for existence. The forests had to
be cleared and the first preparation of the land for the crops
involved heavy labor. The soil was rich and yielded bountiful
crops of potatoes, corn and vegetables. There were, however,
no markets available for such produce and ready cash for the
purchase of such supplies as could not be produced was diffi-
cult to obtain. The ordinary provisions could be grown and
the heavier garments were home spun but a certain amount of
cash was necessary for the purchase of many requisites. Pot
and pearl ashes were the first marketable products of the early
inhabitants, and the marketing was quite as strenuous an un-
dertaking as the production. The available markets were
Montreal, Three Rivers and Quebec and from ten to twenty
days were required for the journey to and from these places.
Ox teams were generally employed though from Sherbrooke
the trip was often made by boat down the St. Francis.
A serious attempt was made to develop the hemp industry
in the Eastern Townships and the writings of Major Jesse
Pennoyer tell of the efforts made to secure Government aid.
Ihese undertakings appear to have begun in hope and ended
in failure.
Saw mills and grist mills were established at various points
along the streams, these being the first application of water
powers in the Eastern Townships.
The Life of the Pioneer
Portraits of pioneer ancestors are in the possession of
many of the older families of the townships and they reveal,
to a great extent, the early life of the inhabitants. The firm
set mouth tells of the determination necessary to cope with the
constant difficulties of the situation and the stern features bear
testimony to the serious view of life. The pioneers were
largely of Puritan descent and brought with them to the wilds
of Canada the strict religious principles of their ancestors. For
six days they labored from sunrise till sunset and on the sev-
enth they rested in accordance with the literal interpretation
Lake Massawippi, 1835
Bolton Pass, 1835.
34 HISTORICAL SKETCH
of the commandment. In the face of privations and hardships
which would be intolerable to the present generation they
reared large families and gradually increased the acreage of
their fields reclaiming from the wilderness the rich soil of the
Eastern Townships and laying the foundation of present day
prosperity. They have handed down a splendid heritage, and
well would it be if the land had succeeded in holding the in-
terest of a greater number of their descendants for the com-
pletion of their unfinished task of fully developing the agri-
cultural wealth of this section of Canada.
Division of Land in 1815
Not all the lands of the townships which had been erected
by Letters Patent were granted or leased to the inhabitants.
A document in the Dominion Archives, signed by William
Sax, deputy to the surveyor general, and bearing date, Quebec,
March 13th, 1815, classifies the lands in the townships of the
present district of St. Francis as follows: —
Acres Crown Clergy
Granted Reserves Reserves
Ascot 19,015 8,118 7,588
Brompton 43,400 7,800 8,800
Clifton 41,771 8,547 8,689
Compton 38,122 7,571 7,716
Dudswell 1 1,1 32 7,340 7,565
Eaton 30,600 8,800 8,800
Hereford 22,000 8,800 8,800
Melbourne 16,301 5,775 5,983
Orford 13,388 10,613 10,612
Shipton 56,900 11,167 11,185
Westbury 11,576 2,571 2,249
Windsor 51,007 10,135 10,158
Total 355,212 97,237 98,145
The report shows that 6,837 acres of the Crown reserves
and 8,600 of the Clergy reserves had been leased.
HISTORICAL SKETCH 35
Judicial
The Province of Quebec was organized in 1 763, and in-
cluded all the known territory of the present Provinces of
Ontario and Quebec. The division into Upper and Lower
Canada took place in 1 792, and the organization of districts,
counties, townships, etc., began. The township surveys began
the same year. The first Provincial Parliament was called in
1 793, Lord Dorchester being Governor-General.
The County of Richelieu was organized in 1 792, and in-
cluded the seignories of St. Ours and Rouville and all territory
lying east of the Richelieu River and north of the parallel of
45 degrees. In 1 82 1 , the Inferior District of St. Francis was
established, Sherbrooke being the cheflieu. The term "Infe-
rior" was dropped in 1 831 .
In 1 829, the County of Richelieu was divided, and the
counties of Stanstead and Sherbrooke organized, also, Riche-
lieu and St. Hyacinthe. In the same year the County of Bed-
ford became the counties of Rouville and Missisquoi. Bolton
and Potton townships in this organization belonged to Stan-
stead, the present Western boundary line of the county being
established in 1847.
Prior to the establishment of the Inferior District of St.
Francis, in 1821, and it would appear for some time after-
wards, all serious cases were tried at Three Rivers. Minor
cases, however, were brought before local Justices of the
Peace and Major Jesse Pennoyer, in his interesting records,
tells of sessions of these "courts" in 1808 and at subsequent
dates. The disputes referred generally to money matters and
the justices held their judicial inquiries often at private houses,
going from point to point.
In the later 20's and subsequently district courts were held
and important cases were tried in the townships. Commis-
sioners' courts were, also, established in the various centres.
The surveying and establishing of roads were under the
jurisdiction of the Grand Voyer, who resided in Montreal, vis-
ited the district from time to time, until 1 84 1 , when district
councils were organized and took over the laying out of roads
as well as other matters. The district councils were composed
36 HISTORICAL SKETCH
of representatives chosen by the different townships. Town-
ship councils were introduced in .1845. The present county
council system was formed in 1 847.
The Earliest Mail Routes
The pioneers of the Eastern Townships had none of the
present day facilities for keeping in touch with world affairs.
Great events of the Napoleonic wars were not heard of until
months after their occurrence. The first mail route to Stan:
stead or rather to Derby Line from Wells River was estab-
lished in 1812. There were no regular mails between various
points in the Eastern Townships prior to 1817. All official
documents were brought by special couriers. In 1 81 7, a mail
route from Stanstead to Quebec, via Melbourne, was estab-
lished with weekly mails and in 1 824 a summer route was
opened to Montreal.
The first Eastern Townships newspaper was established in
1823, at Stanstead Plain, by Silas H. Dickenson, and was
known as "The British Colonist."
The Farmers' and Mechanics' Journal and St. Francis
Gazette afterwards known as the Sherbrooke Gazette was
founded by Joseph Walton in 1 838 and the Stanstead Journal
by LeRoy Robinson in 1 845.
Military
The geographical location of the Eastern Townships has
saved it to a great extent from the ravages of war. The sturdy
sons of the townships, however, have always shown their
readiness to answer the call to arms in defence of their homes
or on behalf of the Empire.
The most serious conflict actually taking place within the
boundaries of the Eastern Townships antedates the arrival of
the first settlers. It was in 1 759 that Rogers led his expedition
from the New England colony against the St. Francis tribe of
Indians and destroyed their village, located at the junction of
the St. Francis and St. Lawrence rivers. This was in reprisal
for attacks made on the English colonists. Rogers was pur-
sued by the Indians and a bloody battle, according to early
HISTORICAL SKETCH 37
records, took place at or near the site of the present city of
Sherbrooke. Rogers succeeded in beating off the Indians but
his party was almost entirely lost through the privations of the
later retreat.
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War of 1812-15
The discovery a few years ago of the letter book of Major
Jesse Pennoyer brought to light an interesting record of
events in the Eastern Townships during the British-American
war of 1812-15. Nearly all the inhabitants of the townships
at that time had come from the New England States and the
question of their loyalty to the British cause might naturally
have arisen. There appears, however, to have been no un-
certainty in their attitude, but the people of the Eastern Town-
ships then, as they have done on subsequent occasions, stood
firmly by the flag under the protection of which they lived, the
emblem of the freedom they enjoyed.
The organization of an Eastern Townships militia began
as early as 1805. Sir John Johnson, formerly major-general
of militia for the northern district of New York, and after-
38 HISTORICAL SKETCH
wards Brigadier-General of Upper Canada, became com-
mander of the townships' militia, organized as three battalions.
Of 'the first battalion no record is obtainable. The second was
commanded by Major Philip Luke, of St. Armand, who had
as captains under him, William Johnson Holt, Jonas Abbott,
James Peel, and Christian Wehr, Jr. The third battalion was
commanded by Major Cull, of Hatley. In 1 808, the 2nd and
3rd battalions were divided into the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, with
Col. Henry Ruiter, of St. Armand, in command of the 2nd ;
Lt.-Col. Cull of the 3rd; Lt.-Col. Philip Luke of the 4th, and
Lt.-Col. Patrick Conroy, of Compton, of the 5th. In 1812,
shortly before the outbreak of the war, Col. Conroy died and
Major Jesse Pennoyer succeeded to the command of the 5th
battalion.
This 5th Eastern Townships Battalion had twelve com-
panies, two Compton, under Capt. Guy Mills and Ensign Page
Bull; Shipton Company, Capt. Parkins; Hereford Company,
Lieut. Benj. Rogers ; Dudswell Company, Capt. Napthali
Bishop; Melbourne Company, Capt. Daniel Miller; Eaton
Company, Lieut. Chas. Lothrop; Ascot Company, Lieut.
Cornelius Hyatt; Orford Company, Ensign Bildad Hubbard;
Newport Company, Capt. S. Hurd; Shipton Company, Capt.
E. Cushing; Kingsey Company, Capt. Moore. There was,
also, a Brompton company and another of indefinite location.
The records show that immediately on the outbreak of
hostilities, the work of organizing the local militia for active
service was undertaken. Men were sent forward to join the
forces assembled at St. Johns.
The Eastern Townships men were as ready to fight in
defence of their homes in 1 8 1 2 as they were in 1916 but they
do not appear to have been quite as willing to volunteer for
service overseas then as they have shown themselves to be
a century later. The Napoleonic wars were then raging on
the continent and the Eastern Townships militia men of that
day sought assurances that their services were required in
Canada and not upon the battlefields of Europe. The Napole-
onic menace to the Empire and to Canada was less real than
the Teutonic menace, else they would doubtless not have
raised the question of destination.
HISTORICAL SKETCH 39
In November, 1812, raiding forces from the south crossed
the boundary into the Eastern Townships.
A Call to Arms
Major Jesse Pennoyer, under date of November 28th,
1812, issued the following stirring call to the company officers
under his command :
Captain ,
Sir, —
The enemy has come into our country. The battalions
west of Lake Memphremagog have voluntarily and manfully
turned out to meet them and whenever called upon (which I
expect every moment) I hope we shall follow their generous
example. In preparation for which I have to request that you
will order that all those of your command who can leave home
immediately to make themselves ready with eight days' pro-
visions, a blanket and suitable clothes, so that when called
upon they may be ready to march on the shortest notice. I am
both ready and willing. It is proposed that a meeting of the
magistrates and officers of militia should be held at Benjamin
Stone's in Ascot, on the 25th of next month, when your pres-
ence and that of your commanding officers is desired. I hope
we shall have done the business with the enemy previously.
I remain with great respect, Sir, your most humble servant,
J. PENNOYER.
Capt. commanding 5th Battalion Royal Eastern Militia.
A week later, Capt. Pennoyer issued a further order calling
the men out. Chambly was to be the general place of rendez-
vous for the battalion.
It is recorded that by the 7th of December every man, able
to leave home, was in readiness to march. The day appointed
for setting out for Chambly was the 1 Oth. Three days before
the troops were to move, however, information came which
40 HISTORICAL SKETCH
enabled Capt. Pennoyer to issue the following countermand-
ing order: —
Compton, Dec. 7, 1812.
Captain, —
Sir,—
Having received as I conceive correct information that the
invading enemy has withdrawn from this province, and that
we are not at present menaced with their approaches, in the
first place I have to thank you for your particular attention to
my order of the 4th instant, which thanks I wish to extend to
every individual of every rank and class of people of your
company who have shown a willingness to defend themselves
and their country, and although our services do not at present
seem to be wanted, I think it expedient to order that each and
every man so turned out by orders of the 4th inst. to return to
their several and respective homes and hold themselves in
continual readiness to march at a moment's warning, when
called upon. In the meantime I have the honor to remain, Sir,
Your most humble servant,
J. PENNOYER,
Captain, etc.
Though there were many alarms, there was no serious in-
vasion of the Eastern Townships during the war of 1812-15,
unless the attacks by way of Missisquoi Bay referred to below
may be regarded as such.
Patrols from the States crossed the boundary into Comp-
ton County on several occasions but there were no engage-
ments and no attempts to press further on. Only one man is
known to have been killed in the border disturbance along the
St. Francis district boundary, namely, David Morrill, of
Stanstead, who was killed about Oct. 1 3th, 1814, in the town-
ship of Hereford, by raiders from the States and Nathaniel
Morrill dangerously wounded. A counter raid followed in
which Samuel Hugh, believed to be responsible for the shoot-
ing of David Morrill, was taken prisoner and conveyed to
Stanstead.
HISTORICAL SKETCH . 41
Attacks by Way of Missisquoi Bay
West of Lake Memphremagog, in the vicinity of Missis-
quoi Bay, there were more serious events.
In 1812, General Dearborn assembled 10,000 American
troops and from Plattsburg menaced Montreal. "But," says
William F. Coffin, in his chronicles of the war, "The French-
Canadian militia sprang to arms, the land bristled with bayo-
nets." Major de Salaberry, in the infancy of his fame, had the
command of the outposts, and under his inspiration, these
undisciplined levies speedily showed that they were too much
in earnest to be trifled with. After some parade of demon-
stration an attack was made on a picket at Lacolle by a force
from Champlain town. The picket consisted of frontier militia
and a few Indians under Col. McKay, of the Northwest Com-
pany. This gentleman so handled his small force, that the
enemy, in the dark, fired upon their own people, killing several,
and then much disconcerted, fell back on Champlain town
from whence they came.
On June 1 st, 1813, an attack was made on the garrison at
Isle aux Noix, which bars the channel of the Richelieu about
ten miles below the outlet of Lake Champlain. This was
easily repulsed.
On July 29th a counter expedition of 1 ,000 officers and
men left Isle aux Noix for Lake Champlain. On the following
day the flotilla reached Plattsburg, dispersed the garrison and
destroyed the barracks and removed a large quantity of mili-
tary and naval stores.
Quoting again from "Chronicles of the War," : "The
expedition then stood across the lake to Burlington. . . .cap-
tured and destroyed four vessels under the eyes of the very
superior forces .... The barracks and stores at Swanton, on
Missisquoi Bay, were destroyed, as were also the barracks,
block stores and buildings at Champlain town."
In the autumn of 1813, further encounters occurred in
this district. An American force of 5,000 men had been pre-
pared for invasion of the district of Montreal. On September
29th, the enemy attempted to surprise the picket at Odelltown,
42 HISTORICAL SKETCH
but failed and the small garrison held their own until reinforced
when the invaders were driven back.
In a raid in the vicinity of Philipsburg on Oct. 1 1 th of the
same year, the Americans were somewhat more successful.
Col. Luke's Account
Lt.-Col. Philip Luke, O.C. 4th Battalion of Eastern Town-
ships Militia, thus describes the incident in a letter to the
commander-in-chief.
St. Armand, Philipsburg, Mississquoi Bay,
Oct. 16th, 1813.
To Sir Roger Sheaffe, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's forces in the
District of Montreal: —
Sir:—
I have the unhappiness to inform you of a melancholly incident which
transpired at this place during my absence to Montreal, and having on my
return collected the most prominent circumstances from the most correct
sources of information, I have the honor to transmit to you the following
particulars : —
On the night of the llth inst., the enemy under the command of Col.
Isaac Clark, entered Missisquoi Bay with one sloop and ten batteaux and
two scows, with a six-pounder on each scow, and in all containing about four
hundred men. A detachment of about one hundred and fifty riflemen, com-
manded by Col. Clark in person, landed about two or three miles south of
this village. The remaining boats landed on CaldwelPs Manor, plundered
the store of Mr. Joshua Healy, and some effects from the inhabitants and
embarked from this place. At 4 o'clock on the morning of the 12th inst. we
received an Express from Caldwell's Manor, that the enemy's troops were
debarking there, and would probably visit us. Some arrangements were
making for defence, when Col. Clark's detachment at daylight came upon us
from an unexpected quarter and after an unequal resistance made by a few
brave fellows they surrendered at discretion.
During the engagement, we had one man killed and eight wounded, but
none mortally. The prisoners taken were Major Joseph Powel, Capt. John
Ruiter, Capt. James Pell, Lieut. Philip Luke, Jr., Lieut. John Richard, Ensign
Snider, Ensign George Willis, Ensign John Waggoner; in all, one major,
two captains, two lieutenants, three ensigns, five sergeants and ninety-one
privates, making a total of one hundred men, including the officers and
wounded.
The prisoners were immediately marched to Swanton and from thence
to Burlington. At 10 o'clock the sloop, batteaux, etc., under the command
of Major Roberts, of Plattsburg, entered the harbor, landed their men and
one six-pounder without opposition, at which time Col. Clark returned by
land, took the 76 stands of arms captured by Col. Clark on board the boats,
robbed the store of C. G. Lester &Co. of property to the amount of $3,540
from an actual invoice, plundered the store of Day & Gelston of about one
thousand dollars in goods.
After some small depredations of less moment they embarked, and left
the place at 4 o'clock p.m., having driven off many horses and oxen. On the
morning of the 13st inst. the boats left the bay, but many marauding parties
straggled from the troops, committed incessant robberies on the inhabitants
HISTORICAL SKETCH 43
contiguous to the line, by driving off their cattle, horses, waggons, etc., and
robbing the families of cloths, provisions, bedding, etc., to a very consider-
able amount.
I have the honor to be with sentiment of esteem,
Your very humble servant,
(Signed) PHILIP LUKE,
Lieut.-Col. 4th Batt. E. Militia.
Peace came in 1814, and the inhabitants of the Eastern
Townships laid aside their rifles, applying their undisturbed
attention to the cultivation of the soil, the clearing of land and
general development of the country.
Rebellion of 1837
The uprising in Canada in 1 837-38, resulted in a good deal
of agitation in the Eastern Townships, though no serious con-
flict occurred in this territory. Many "sympathizers" were
arrested and Sherbrooke jail as well as other places of deten-
tion were crowded with inmates. The local militia was placed
on "war footing" and many new companies of loyalists were
organized.
In an order dated April 4th, 1 839, placing these corps on a
sedentery footing, the following units in the Eastern Town-
ships are mentioned, namely, Missisquoi Borderers, Noyan
Loyal Volunteers, Clarenceville Rangers, Barnston Volunteer
Company, Queen's Mounted Rangers, British American Rifle
Company, Sherbrooke Troop of Cavalry, Hatley Loyal Volun-
teers, Stanstead Volunteer Cavalry, Eastern Townships Loyal
Volunteers.
The rebellion was followed in 1840 by the re-union of
Upper and Lower Canada and the establishment of a greater
measure of responsible government.
First Parliamentary Elections
The first elections for parliament took place in the spring
of 1841, the house meeting at Kingston, Ont. The members
chosen in the Eastern Townships were: — Megantic, Hon.
Dominick Daily; Drummond, R. H. Watts; Sherbrooke, J.
Moore; Stanstead, Marcus Child; Shefford, Mr. Foster; Mis-
sisquoi, Hon. Mr. Jones.
44 HISTORICAL SKETCH
Stirring Days of the Civil War
The American Civil War of 1861-65 was not without
effect on these border counties. Many Eastern Townships
men fought in the armies of the Union and some were found
under the Confederate banner. The women of the townships
worked, as they have worked in the later great war, for the
alleviation of the suffering of the soldiers. The townships
were the haven of many Americans who sought to escape ser-
vice and who were known as "skedadlers." An extensive
business was, also, done along the border by rushing Cana-
dians across the line against their will as "substitutes" for mer,
who had been drafted and who were willing to pay a handsome
amount for a substitute. The only noteworthy disturbance
on the Eastern Townships southern border during this period
was the incident known as the St. Alban's Raid when Col.
Young and a party of Southerners, mostly escaped prisoners,
organized in Montreal and raided the town of St. Albans, Vt.
This was on Oct. 19, 1864. The banking institutions were
attacked and a considerable sum of money secured. Shots
were exchanged and one man, a citizen of St. Albans, fatally
injured. It is related, however, that strangely enough he was
what was known as a "copper head," the only one in the town,
or in other words, a Northern sympathizer with the South.
The St. Albans' raid proved a grave international incident.
The Fenian Raids
The Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1877 created a great deal
of excitement in the Eastern Townships, and the men of the
townships quickly organized to repel the threatened invasion.
There were skirmishes at several points along the boundary,
the most serious being at Eccles Hill, near St. Armand East,
the Fenians being easily repulsed by the Home Guard. One
of the raiders was killed and several wounded. The others
quickly fled across the line and did not return.
A Century of Development
The first half of the nineteenth century, in the Eastern
HISTORICAL SKETCH 45
Townships, was a struggle with the forest and the hardships
incidental to pioneer life.
The second half of the century was a period of rapid devel-
opment culminating in the prosperous years leading up to the
present time, when improved roads have taken the place of
the forest trails and railway transportation has replaced the
river navigation of the early days. Smiling, cultivated
fields have succeeded the difficult agriculture of the forest
clearings and comfortable homes, with all modern conveni-
ences, the rural mail, the telephone and the automobile have
become the enjoyment of the descendants of those pioneers
who bid the foundations of present day prosperity.
The most notable Eastern Townships historical publications are :
"Pioneers of the Eastern Townships," by Mrs. C. M. Day, 1863 ; "Geography
and History of Lower Canada," by Zadock Thompson, A.M., (Published at
Sherbrooke, Lower Canada, in 1835) ; "The Eastern Townships," C.
Thomas, 1866; "History of Shefford," C. Thomas, 1877; "The Frontier
School Master," C. Thomas, 1880; "Hunter's Eastern Townships Scenery,"
by W. S. Hunter, 1860; "History of the Eastern Townships," by Mrs. Day,
1869; "Forests and Clearings," by B. F. Hubbard, 1874; "History of Shef-
ford," printed by John Lovell, 1877; "Donald Morrison," by Oscar Dhu;
"History of Compton County," by L. S. Channell, 1895; "Annual Reports
of Missisquoi and Brome Historical Societies"; "Early Shefford Pioneers,',
by J. P. Noyes; "Brome County History," by Rev. E. M. Taylor, M.A. ;
Historical Sketch Kingsey Pioneers; "Annals of Megantic Pioneers," D. M.
McKillop, 1902; "History of Eaton," by C. M. Lebourveau; "Etymology of
Missisquoi," by Dr. George McAleer; "Reminiscent and Otherwise," (pamph-
let) by Dr. G. McAleer; "The Voice of the River (Pike River) by Mrs.
Morgan, Bedford; "Academy Days in Old Missisquoi," by Julia H. S. Bugeia
and Theodora Cornell Moore, 1910; "Early Settlement of Shipton Town-
ships," by Cleveland, 1858; History of Drummond County, by St. Amant
(French); "Canadian Wild Flowers," by Helen M. Johnson (1834-1863)
edited by Rev. J. M. Orrock, 1884, being a book of poems, 200 pages, author
lived near Magog, also published a book of religious poems; Letters of
Major Jesse Pennoyer, 1812-21, published in Sherbrooke Record, 1906,
original letter book now in possession of Rev. C. H. Pennoyer, typewritten
copy in Archives at Ottawa; "Silver Lake," Dr. J. M. Harper; "A Book of
Verse," 1912, Mrs. George Arkley; History of Golden Rule Lodge, Stan-
46 HISTORICAL SKETCH
stead, 1803-1903, Rev. A. H. Moore, M.A. ; "The Grand Old Man of Duds-
well," Mrs. W. H. Drummond, 1917.
Among pamphlets, sectional and miscellaneous publications containing
historical data which have been issued in the Eastern Townships there may
be mentioned, "Baptist Church, Abbott's Corner, 82nd Anniversary," Judge
Lewis B. Hubbard, 1881, and "Abbott's Corner Centennial, Sept. 6th, 1899,"
by the same author; "Eastern Townships Bank, 1859-1912" ; "50th Anni-
versary Eastern Townships Bank, 1859-1909" ; "Sherbrooke," a booklet of
51 views ; "Protestant Schools of the Eastern Townships," Dept. Public
Instruction, 1913" ; Souvenir of Old Home Week, Coaticook, 1914" ; "The
Stanstead Cavalry," Major William Melrose, 1914; Book of Poems, by Rev.
F. W. Fyles, D.C.L., 1907; "Abbottsford," J. M. Fish, 1916; Eastern Town-
ships Pathfinder, 1914.
Among books containing important references to the Eastern Townships
but not wholly on this subject are, "Burt's Illustrated Connecticut Valley
Guide," 1866, containing chapter relative to Lake Memphremagog and
Uriah Skinner, the famous smuggler; also, the story of Runaway Pond, in
1810; Canadian Scenery, Bartlett, about 1838; Life of Rev. Alvah Sabin,
1793-1839, by Alvah S. Hobart, 1885; "Chronicles of Montreal and Canada,"
1752-1893, by F. W. Terrill, 1893; "History of Huntingdon Chateauguy
and Beauharnors,' 'Robert Seller, 1888; "History of Free Masonry in
Quebec," Graham; "Waterpowers of Canada," (Ottawa), 1911; "Maple
Sugar," J. B. Spencer, 1913; "Illustrated Atlas of Dominion," H. Belden
& Co., 1881; History of Antiquities of New England, New York and New
Jersey," J. W. Barber, 1841; "Buildings and Ornamental Stones of Can-
ada," Vol. III., by W. A. Parks, 1914; "Canadian Rural Education," 1913,
J. C. Sutherland; "Decorative Art of Indian Tribes of Connecticut; "Pen-
obscot Tales, etc., F. G. Speck, 1915; "The Canadian Colony," a story of
United Empire Loyalists, by Rev. W. B. Tucker; also, numerous Dominion
Government publications referring largely to geological matters and con-
taining interesting references to the Eastern Townships.
Government publications of historical value include, "Eastern Town-
ships of Quebec," Minister of Colonization, 1912; "Chrome, Iron Ore de-
posits in the Eastern Townships," F. Cirkel, 1909; "Chrysotile — Asbestos,"
F. Cirkel, 1910; "Gold in Quebec," J. Obalski, 1898; "Copper in the East-
ern Townships," J. A. Dresser, 1907; "Serpentine and Associated Rocks,"
J. A. Dresser, 1913; "Recent discoveries of gold near Lake Megantic,"
J. A. Dresser, 1908; "The Serpentine Belt of Southern Quebec," J. A.
Dresser, 1910; "Geology and Petrography of Shefford Mountain," J. A.
Dresser, 1902; "Geology of Brome Mountain," J. A. Dresser, 1906; also,
numerous year books and departmental reports.
Important unpublished records may be found in the Dominion Archives
and the Brome County Historical Building, and a valuable collection of
data pertaining to the Eastern Townships are in the possession of Dr. John
Hayes, Richmond, Rev. George Allen, Montgomery, Vt., and of many de-
scendants of pioneer families. The fyles of the Sherbrooke Record and of
the various weekly newspapers of the townships contain many historical
articles which have been published from time to time.
NOTE.- — The publishers, in compiling the above list, have been greatly
assisted by Rev. George Allen, Montgomery, Vt., Dr. John Hayes, Richmond,
and Rev. E. M. Taylor, Knowlton.
SECTION HI.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE
GREAT WAR
Realization.
So peaceful is the day in this fair land,
So calm and still the night,
Untroubled lives find hard to understand,
This vital, awful fight.
Yet, through an agony of blood and pain,
The men who marched away
Strive that humanity may not in vain
Reach upward to the Day.
For us they die in this appalling strife
On Flanders' blood-stained sod,
And in that last, supremest act of life
Pass onward to their God.
In this dread hour of danger at the flood,
Inspired our lives should rise,
Touched by the anointing chrism of their blood,
To nobler sacrifice.
With holy pride, too deep to be expressed,
Though hero-souls have passed,
We glory that in this the final test
Their shattered ranks held fast.
In that storm centre of infernal fire
Where sleep the immortal Dead,
Their dying hands upraised the standard higher! —
Who guards it in their stead?
M. H. BOWEN.
Sherbrooke,
1915.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
In years to come when the story of Canadian valor and
Canadian service in the Great War is written, the Eastern
Townships will hold an honorable place in those glorious re-
cords. The blood of Eastern Townships men has mingled with
that of other khaki clad heroes from every part of the Domin-
ion in the soil of war ravaged France and Belgium and fear-
lessly have the men from this part of Canada faced the enemy
of freedom.
When, on the 4th of August, 1914, the news flashed
around the world that the British Empire had joined with
France in accepting the challenge of German militarism, the
Overseas Dominions sprang to arms. The menace to Cana-
dian institutions was recognized to be as real as was the dan-
ger to the mother land herself and, in fact, evidence was not
lacking that Canada was one of the chief prizes which Ger-
many wished to attain.
The first call for thirty thousand men found a quick re-
sponse, and Eastern Townships voices mingled with the an-
swer, "Ready, Aye, Ready." In that remarkable armada
which sailed down the St. Lawrence and across the seas in
early fall, were many Eastern Townships men, and the valiant
sons of the Townships were to be found in every corps subse-
quently organized in the province.
The Princess Pats had its quota of Eastern Townships
men as did the Royal Scots (commanded by Brigadier-General
F. O. W. Loomis, an Eastern Townships man), the 1 1th and
1 2th and every battalion of the early days.
Then came the organization of the 5th Canadian Mounted
Rifles in the spring of 1915, the first distinctive Eastern Town-
ships corps, followed by the 1 1 7th Eastern Townships Bat-
talion, the 35th Battery, and the 1 78th French-Canadian Bat-
talion.
In the meantime, the Grenadier Guards, the 5th Pioneers,
the Irish Rangers, and Kitchener's Own with headquarters in
50 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
Montreal and the 1 7 1 st, of Quebec, found this territory a
favorable field for recruits.
A complete record of enlistments from the Eastern Town-
ships is unobtainable but from figures available it may be
stated that close to five thousand Eastern Townships men
have joined the forces for overseas service. Some of the
fiercest fighting has found them in the first battle line and no
troops have manifested the qualities of steadfastness and sus-
tained valor to a greater degree than those who joined the
colors from these southern counties of Quebec.
Many sleep beneath the sod beyond the seas, others will
carry with them through life the scars of battle and all will
hold a place of honor in their country's records because of
their association with the grand army of Canada.
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Among Canadian units in over-
seas service, the story of the 5th
C.M.R. is comparable with that of
the Princess Patricias and the Royal
Scots. They were called upon to
meet the fiercest assaults of the ene-
my. They held their ground and
made the supreme sacrifice for their
country's cause.
The 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
were authorized early in the winter
Cap Badge of 1 91 5, with headquarters at Sher-
5th C. M. R. ID • J
brooke. Recruiting was carried on
energetically though not exclusively in the Eastern Townships
and the regiment received its preliminary training on the Exhi-
bition grounds, Sherbrooke, where it occupied barracks. A
fine body of men, well officered and well mounted, the 5th
C.M.R. was in excellent condition, about 600 strong, when the
orders came, early in June, to proceed to Valcartier for further
training before going overseas.
About this time the officers and men manifested the
strength of their patriotism in reaching a very trying decision.
Nearly all the officers were cavalrymen, trained and attached
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR 51
Four Officers in Eastern Townships Honor Roll
Lieut-Col. G. H. Baker, M.P., O.C. Major N. C. Pilcher, of the 5th
5th C.M.R. Killed in Action C.M.R. Killed in Action,
at Ypres May 19th, 1916.
Lieut. N. M. MacDonald, of Sutton,
of the 5th Canadian Mounted
Rifles. Killed in Action,
May 19th, 1916.
Lieut. Randsome Ball, killed in ac-
tion at 2nd Battle of Ypres, his re-
mains being brought home and laid
to rest with military honors at Stan-
stead.
52 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
to this branch of the service and the same applied to the rank
and fyle as well, the Eastern Townships members being
drawn largely from the local cavalry regiments. The war had
settled down to a struggle from trenches and there was no
immediate use for cavalry. The regiment was asked if it was
prepared to go as infantry. Disappointing as the situation
was, the response was prompt, unanimous and in the affirma-
tive.
Eastern Townships Farewell
June 4th, 1915, will ever stand out as a stirring occasion
in connection with the early days of the 5th C.M.R. On that
day some 1 0,000 people from all parts of the Eastern Town-
ships assembled in Sherbrooke to bid God speed to the gallant
lads from the townships, the first distinctive Eastern Town-
ships unit to go overseas. The day was ideal and the pro-
gramme consisted of march through the city and review on
the parade ground in the morning, sports on the Exhibition
grounds in the afternoon and concert given by talent from the
regiment, in the theatre in the evening.
Many wives and sweethearts and children, as well as
friends in general, on this day, saw for the last time on earth
their loved ones who had responded to the call of duty. "Per-
haps the war will be over before they reach the firing line,"
was the thought that consoled those who were left behind.
"We hope we will not be too late to strike a blow for free-
dom," was the wish that inspired the lads in khaki as they bade
good bye to friends with the cheery, "We'll be back soon from
our trip to Berlin."
Mayor James MacKinnon, in expressing the official fare-
well, at His Majesty's Theatre in the evening, said:
"To Lieut.-Col. G. H. Baker and the Officers and Men of the Fifth Mounted
Rifles:
"I deem it an especial privilege, as well as a distinguished honor, to be
entrusted by the Corporation of the City of Sherbrooke, as its Mayor, with
the duty of conveying to you one and all, on this occasion, an expression of
the feelings of admiration and esteem which the citizens of Sherbrooke,
without exception, entertain towards the members of your gallant corps.
"We believe sincerely that a finer body of men were never assembled in
this or any other city, and certainly never for a nobler purpose, and your
gentlemanly and soldierly bearing, since your coming amongst us, and
throughout your too brief stay, has been viewed with feelings of peculiar
pride by us all.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR 53
"You have, with distinguished patriotism, and unselfish devotion to
your country and the Empire, left your homes, your business and your pro-
fessions, to take an active part in the greatest war that has ever devastated
this fair earth, and to join on the firing line, your compatriots who have
gone before you, and who have already, by their glorious deeds thrilled the
hearts of all the people of all nations and countries.
"Canadian soldiers have won undying fame on the fields of Flanders
nnd France, not only in the eyes of the Allies and neutral nations, but they
have inspired the enemy, trained to war for a generation, with feelings of
involuntary admiration for their fighting qualities to such an extent that
they have recently admitted that the Canadians are the best fighting men
on the Continent of Europe today.
"We are confident that you will maintain and add to the fame your
countrymen have already acquired at Ypres and Langemarck and countless
other blood-stained fields where Britain is battling side by side with her
Allies, with unselfish devotion for honor and the rights of humanity, and with
a courage and tenacity which baffle all obstacles a savage and unprincipled
foe can oppose to them.
"Your noble example will be an incentive to others to follow you, as
long as the Mother Country needs the help of our brave sons, and we are
confident that your gallantry and sturdy bravery at this critical time and in
whatever positions you may be placed, will aid materially in bringing the
war to a successful conclusion, and in putting an end forever to that bar-
barous militarism which has cast its black shadow over the world.
"We shall pray constantly for your safety and success and with hearts
full of confident trust in your intention and ability to maintain the noblest
ideals of British freemen, we bid you Godspeed on your way to join the
Armies of the Empire.
"Signed on behalf of the Corporation and Citizens of Sherbrooke, this
fourth day of June, 1915.
"JAMES MACKINNON,
"Mayor."
The Sherbrooke Board of Trade had arranged to present a
pipe and supply of tobacco to every man of the Regiment.
This was announced by the President, Mr. J. E. Poutre,
who said:
"Col. Smart, Col. Baker, Col. Morrill and Officers and Men of the 5th Cana-
dian Mounted Rifles :
"On behalf of the Board of Trade of Sherbrooke I desire to add a word
to those of the Mayor in appreciation of the splendid regiment you command.
It has been a source of very great satisfaction to us all that this Regiment
has been organized in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships, and our very
best wishes will go with you all as you follow the flag to victory.
"The Sherbrooke Board of Trade wishes in some way to manifest its
good-will and good wishes, and has directed me to ask you to accept for each
man of the Regiment a slight token in the form of a pipe and supply of
tobacco to be distributed at the camp at some convenient time to you.
"With this slight token, 1 can assure you, go the heartiest good wishes
of the business men of Sherbrooke."
The Eastern Townships Associated Boards of Trade took
occasion to present the Regiment with a large Union Jack on
the eve of its departure in the name of the people of the East-
ern Townships. The presentation was made at the concert
54
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The Ruined City of Ypres, Around Which Some of the Fiercest Fighting of
the War Took Place.
given in the theatre on June 4th. The president, Mr. V. E.
Morrill, in handing the token of good will and victory to Col.
Baker, said :
"We realize and I believe the people of this country realize, that the
soldiers of Canada upon the battlefields of Europe are fighting not only for
the Mother Country, for the integrity of the Empire, and for the preser-
vation of human liberty in the world but that they are, also, at the same-
time defending every individual home in their far away native land for the
effects of this struggle must be profoundly felt in every part of the Empire.
"In wishing the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Godspeed and a safe re-
turn, the Associated Boards hope that you will accept this flag as a token of
the admiration they feel for your splendid Regiment — a plain, old-fashioned
Union Jack which a million khaki-clad men are today fighting to defend, the
flag of Empire, the flag of victory."
Col. G. H. Baker's Reply to Farewell Addresses
Lieut. -Col. Baker, in responding to the addresses, said it
was with a keen sense of satisfaction and pleasure that the
happy duty fell to him to acknowledge on behalf of the regi-
ment the addresses and presentations. The city of Sherbrooke
had become the military home of the 5th Mounted Rifles, re-
cruited in the Eastern Townships and the Province, and now
they were going forth in a little while backed by the good
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR 55
wishes of the people. It was
for that reason they par-
ticularly appreciated the
very warm words uttered on
behalf of the city and they
would always carry the ad-
dresses with them, which he
was sure would spur them
on to things worthy of the
people from whom they had
sprung.
In accepting the pipes and
tobacco from the Sher-
brooke Board of Trade, he
wished to say that later on
when they were far from
home as the rings of smoke
went up into the air they
would seem to be filled with
many happy memories of
their stay in Sherbrooke.
And in accepting the flag
from the Associated Boards
of Trade, he wished to say
that the old Union Jack was
good enough for them and
if they only half fulfilled the
traditions of the men who
had gone before them they
would not have lived in
vain.
Col. Baker hoped he was
within hearing of some of
the young men of the East-
ern Townships when he said
that owing to the very strict
and rigid medical examin-
ation required of the re-
cruits, the ranks of the regi-
ment had been depleted to
some extent and about one
hundred more men were re-
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5th Canadian Mounted Rifles marching through Sherbrooke before their
departure.
quired. He extended to the young men his very warmest
greetings and hoped it would not be long before the ranks were
filled.
The gatherings during the day, one after another, spoke
volumes for the Eastern Townships and showed that the seri-
ous minded men and women were taking a deep interest in
everything pertaining to this great conflict. The officers and
men had been encouraged throughout the day by the presence
of people from every hamlet and township in the Eastern
Townships, and when the need for more men was known
abroad he felt sure that before long they would have more
good men than they wanted, "Remember, we only want good
men," Col. Baker significantly added.
"We have in the ranks of our regiment sons of the best families of this
country. We have material to make a regiment that will fulfil the tradi-
tions of Canada and when I say that I am not unmindful of the undertaking
nor of the example that has been set to us by our brothers who have gone
before us. But their deeds and their achievements will make our duty and
our accomplishments easier because we well know that the standard is set
high and must be kept up, and those we leave behind in this military home
of Sherbrooke expect us to do our duty."
COL. SMART EXPRESSES APPRECIATION.
Lieut. -Col. Smart, brigadier, followed and expressed his
pleasure at being given the opportunity of publicly saying a
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR 57
few words expressive of his appreciation of the very great
kindness extended to himself and the officers and men of the
Fifth Mounted Rifles by the people of Sherbrooke. Col. Baker
had said he only wanted good men — he had a lot of good men.
He had spent twenty years in the Canadian militia and most of
that time with the Eastern Townships cavalry, and naturally
his heart went out to the Fifth Mounted Rifles in preference to
any other. They were going out to fight in the cause of liberty
and justice and what more fitting emblem could have been
presented to Col. Baker than the Union Jack, the flag that had
braved a thousand years the battle and the breeze; the flag
which above all other flags in the world stood for liberty and
justice. Those who were privileged to go and fight were going
to fight in a noble cause. It was true every man who went
sacrificed something — men of rank, position and wealth were
making great sacrifices in leaving their homes, but to his mind
the poor man was the man who sacrificed most.
Col. Smart said he felt that the greatest heroes of the war
were the women who were left behind. Since the war broke
out the women of the Empire had risen nobly to their duties,
they had been indefatigable in working for the needs and com-
forts of the men who were training at home and fighting at
the front and he took occasion to specially thank the ladies of
Sherbrooke for their work in this direction which was so heart-
ily appreciated.
The regiment left Sherbrooke for Quebec early in June
and a large crowd gathered at the station for the final send-off.
The 5th C.M.R. sailed from Quebec on the Hesperian (a
ship subsequently sunk by a submarine) in July and after an
uneventful voyage landed at Plymouth and proceeded to
Shorncliffe for training.
Field kitchens, subscribed for by friends throughout the
townships, through a fund organized by the Sherbrooke
Record, were forwarded to the regiment and reached them for
use while in training in England. The fund was greatly over-
subscribed and as the demand for machine guns had become
the urgent call of the hour, the surplus was forwarded to the
Department of Militia for the purchase of a machine gun for
the battalion.
58 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
The officers of the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles when
they entered upon active service overseas were as follows :
Staff — Lt.-Colonel G. H. Baker, Major B. B. Morrill, Captain W.
Rhoades, Lieut. A. A. Tritsch, Lieut. K. M. Campbell, (Hon.) Capt. E. A.
Robinson, Captain H. R. Cleveland, Captain J. R. Goodall, Captain W. F.
McConnell, Lieut. H. F. Meurling, Lieut. H. Foxwell.
"A." Squadron — Major D. C. Draper, Captain H. J. Pitts, Lieut. C. W.
Hewson, Lieut. J. S. E. Todd, Lieut. K. L. Duggan, Lieut. L. K. Greene,
Lieut. J. Tudhope.
"B." Squadron — Major N. C. Pilcher, Captain J. L. Smeaton, Lieut. E.
Chauvin, Lieut. S. L. Craft, Lieut. L. W. Fish, Lieut. G. K. Hannah, Lieut.
J. Sneath.
"C." Squadron — Major R. F. Stockwell, Captain J, R. MacLeod, Lieut.
E. Gill, Lieut. G. D. Bishop, Lieut. H. H. Cotton, Lieut. W. H. Harton, Lieut.
T. R. Ker.
Extra — Lieut. G. H. Savage, Lieut. N. M. Macdonald, Lieut. B. H. Wade.
It should be mentioned here that one very efficient officer,
Major J. R. Wilcox, of Magog, who had been in command of
"A." Company was deprived of the privilege of going over-
seas, owing to physical disability, greatly to the regret of him-
self and of the regiment.
The 5th C,M.R. proceeded to France on October 24th,
1915, and at once was moved forward, entering the trenches
within a few days.
The casualties during the fall and winter were exceedingly
light. No officers were lost during this period and only a very
few men. The regiment, however, bore its share of trench
service during the long months of winter. Lt.-Col. B. B.
Morrill, second in command, was obliged to return to Eng-
land in December owing to serious illness and did not become
convalescent for several months when he served for a time as
training officer of a reinforcing battalion in England, returning
to France in October, 1916, as O.C. of the reinforcing camp
of the 3rd Canadian Division, on the Somme front. During
the winter the regiment was reorganized to more closely con-
form to the infantry establishment, Col. G. H. Baker being
re-appointed in command of the 5th C.M.R. as reorganized.
Death of Pilcher and MacDonald
The regiment sustained its first serious loss on May 1 9th,
1916, when Major N. C. Pilcher and Lieut. MacDonald were
killed by a bursting shell. Both were gallant and efficient offi-
cers and the loss was severely felt.
Eastern Townships Officers in Overseas Service
Brig.-Gen. F. O. F. Loomis, O.C. Fifth Lieut.-Col. E. B. Worthington, O.C.
Royal Highlanders and later Canadian Reserve Depot, at
Brigadier General Havre, France.
Lieut.-Col. B. B. Morrill, 5th C.M.R., Lieut.-Col. J. J. Penhale, O.C. Divi-
later O.C. Reinforcement sional Canadian Ammunition
Camp, 3rd C. D. Column
60 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
On November 19th, 1916, a largely attended memorial
service was held in St. Peter's Church, Sherbrooke, when a
tablet to the memory of Major Pilcher was unveiled. It bore
the following inscription :
"In memory of Major Norman Campbell Pilcher, (5th
C.M.R.), killed in action at the battle of Ypres, on May 19th,
1916.
"This tablet is erected by the non-coms, and men of the
53rd Regiment."
Third Battle of Ypres
It was in the third battle of Ypre~, when the Germans let
loose their tremendous attack upon the Ypres salient, that the
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles suffered their most serious casu-
alties in common with other battalions engaged in holding this
bloody angle of the allied line. The city of Ypres prior to the
war contained a population of about 1 00,000 people. In its
vicinity some of the fiercest fighting of the war took place and
none exceeded in ferocity that of June 2nd and 3rd, 1915,
when the enemy made his last great effort to capture the much
coveted position. It began with an artillery attack, hurling
high explosive shells from hundreds of guns. The Canadians
held on, in spite of terrible casualties, and of the battalions
engaged few suffered more or resisted more tenaciously than
the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles. Less than one hundred of
the thousand men comprising the battalion responded at the
first roll call following the battle. The casualties included
Lieut. -Col. Baker, Capt. Pitts, killed; Major Draper, Capt.
Rhodes, Lieut. Fish, Lieut. Chauvin, Lieut. Harton, as well as
nearly all the other officers, wounded, and a very large por-
tion of the rank and fyle killed or wounded. But they held
their ground. The story of this great fight, so far as it con-
cerned the 5th C.M.R., is best told in the letter of Adjutant,
Capt. Rhodes, to the Misses Baker, with special reference to
Col. Baker.
Capt. Rhodes wrote as follows : — »
"From 9 a.m. on June 2 until 9.30 p.m. we were subjected to an intense
fire from guns of all calibres. The battalion was in support about 580 yards
in rear of the front line trenches, and in such a position that we could not
get any adequate protection from the
constant rain of heavy shells which
seemed to search out every corner of
our line.
"To keep a stout heart at such a
time when you cannot see your enemy
or get a chance to return any of his
fire is no easy task. For over twelve
hours however your brother not only
made whatever dispositions were . re-
quired from time to time with cool
?nd calm judgment but by his cheer-
fulness and calmness set such an
example to us that none could be
otherwise than truly unafraid.
"He always had a cheery word to
each one as he passed along the line,
and the answering smile was always
forthcoming, indicating clearer than
anything elso could have done tho
love and perfect confidence each felt
for his commanding officer.
"Our casualties were very heavy,
and abcut 8.30 p.m. the fire increased
to its utmost intensity so much so
that for the next hour all we could do
was to sit with back to the parapet
and do what little we could to heH
those struck from time to time.
"From the intensity of the fire we
judged that an attack would shortly
be made on this section of our line,
jird had just decided that the few of
us who were left — seven was all we
could muster here — could not hope to
do very much to stem it, when a shell
burst, killing or wounding all of us,
who were left, except Major Draper,
who escaped with a bad shaking from
the- force of the explosion.
"Up to this time the Colonel's
cheery voice had always been heard
whenever a shell or bomb burst very
near calling, Are you all right, Cap-
tain? I would answer, Yes, sir, are
you?
"I was not badly hurt and called
out, Are you all right, Sir? Getting
no answer, I felt over for the Colonel
and found him lying unconscious, but
breathing faintly.
"I cannot attempt to tell you how
we got our dearly loved commanding
officer out of the trench and across
the firing line to the wood for about
100 yards, till we got into a commu-
nication trench affording a little more
shelter than the one we had left and
where there was a chance of getting
help; or how we escaped further in-
jury on the way torn up as it was
62 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT . WAR
with bursting shells and littered with a tangled mass of falling trees, tele-
phone wires and hundreds of shell holes.
"Here we were able to render first aid, but though everything possible
was done the Colonel never regained consciousness. He died just as we
got to the nearest dressing station at about 12.15 on the morning of June 3.
"The casket was made by the Pioneers and your brother was buried with
military honors the same day at 5 p.m., in the new military cemetery at
Poperinghe. The service was conducted by Major A. W. Woods, Chaplain.
The few remaining officers of the regiment and those from the Brigade
acted as pall-bearers, followed by every N.C.O. and man who could possibly
be spared."
The Right Hon. Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister, in an
interview, following the news of the heroic resistance of the
Canadians at Ypres said : —
"I have read with the deepest regret the long list of casualties which
has just been announced and which will bring sorrow to so many homes
in Canada. The Canadian forces held an important and honorable portion
of the British line, and it is evident they were subjected to an intense bom-
bardment followed by an infantry attack in great force. The splendid gal-
lantry with which their counter-attack was delivered and the lost ground
recovered maintain the glorious record established in April of last year by
the First Division.
"Among so many gallant officers who are named in the list it would be
impossible to particularize. I may, however, be permitted to mention one of
my colleagues in the House of Commons, Lieut.-Col. G. H. Baker, M.P. He
was a man of the highest ability, of fine character in every way and his death
is. not only a great loss to his immediate friends and relatives, but to the
public life of Canada, in which, if he had lived, he would certainly have
filled a very distinguished place. Without distinction of party, all of his
colleagues in the House will accord to his family and relatives deepest sym-
pathy. I mourn his death as that of a very dear personal friend."
Tribute of Major General Sir Sam Hughes
At a memorial service held at Sweetsburg, on June 1 8th,
for Col. Baker and other members of the 5th C.M.R. who had
fallen, and at which the Minister of Militia was present, Sir
Sam Hughes said in part :
"When the war broke out, Col. Baker being a cavalry officer, volun-
teered to raise a cavalry regiment. But the government at that time was
not asking for cavalry regiments. Later on it was my privilege and pleasure
to commission Col. Baker to raise a regiment in the Eastern Townships, in
which you all took a great interest, and which has so distinguished itself at
such terrific cost in the last two weeks. Baker went to the front, but as no
use was found for cavalry fighting, it being trench warfare, he was one of
the first to volunteer to change his regiment from a cavalry regiment into
infantry. A number of the younger officers could not find a position in
consequence of doubling up the regiments by drafting the Mounted Rifles
and others. Col. Baker was one of the junior commanding officers and not
likely to get a regiment. I offered him a position (superior to the command
of a regiment) on the headquarters staff where he would be free from dan-
ger, but his affection for his boys and his splendid soldier qualities would
not allow him to accept it. He said he would .stick to the boys from the
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Eastern Townships and would not desert them. When it came to the final
issue a few days ago he was in an entrenchment with no supports. The line
was broken by an overwhelming bombardment, pur troops in the trenches
were very few in number. The Germans, immediately their artillery ceased
came on in large numbers and the opponents numbered twenty to one in
some cases, and some had to fall back. Baker came to the relief but could
not afford to fire without the risk of injuring our own men so he took the
charge with the bayonet and the result was that many of his men beside
himself were killed. His heart was in the Eastern Townships. I have heard
many times of Sweetsburg, have often been invited by his many friends in-
cluding Mr. Foster, but never visited his old home until today. His remains
lie in Belgium but his spirit is I believe where the spirit of every man goes
who lives his life for human liberty — safe in the place where all good
spirits go. But his example will go down in the Eastern Townships and his
name will be revered by the boys old and young, and the" men and women
of the Townships and the Dominion of Canada for many a long day. After
the war we may have the privilege of bringing his body ho^e and laying
his remains to rest in his native town of Sweetsburg, but his spirit is just
as happy whether his body lies under the poppies and roses of Belgium or
under the maples of Sweetsburg. I have no doubt, however, that the people
of Sweetsburg and the surrounding country will erect some suitable memor-
ial in honor of his memory later. My colleagues asked me to express their
regret to his friends and family. Baker was one of the junior commanding
officers and not likely to get a regiment. He refused to take a position
where he would be safe at the headquarters. He stuck to his boys and has
fallen with them."
One of Finest Incidents of This or Any Other Fight
The London Times referring to the defence of Maple
Copse and Sanctuary Wood, a section of the line where the
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles were engaged said :
"At Sanctuary Wood next day, when our men pushed through in the
counter attack, they found the ground covered with German dead, and the
defence and successful holding of the position at Maple Copse was one of
the finest incidents of this or any other fight."
Narrative of Glorious Stand by Canadians
Until the historian, in after years, records the complete
story of the heroic resistance of Canadians at Ypres on June
2nd and 3rd, the account of the Times, published some time
after the battle, and based upon the stories of participants, will
be accepted as the best narrative available.
The following extracts may well be reproduced in this
volume :
"How suddenly the attack began is shown by the fact that General
Mercer and General Williams, who are among the missing, had gone into
the front trenches because it was a clear and quiet morning, suitable for
observation. When last seen by our men, General Mercer was suffering
badly from shock, and was quite deaf, as a result of shells bursting near
him, but he was, so far as is known, untouched. General Williams, with
whom was Colonel Usher, had been slightly wounded in the head. Both had
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taken shelter in a well-protected dugout known as "The Tube," and they
appear to have been there when the Germans came into the trench.
"The narratives of all the battalions in the front line trenches agree as
to the suddenness with which the bombardment began over the whole area
attacked, and the terrible and, so far as this front is concerned, the unprece-
dented severity with which it continued, without interruption, for over four
long hours before the infantry attack was made. The weapon which the
Germans are now chiefly using is the 5.9, but every other sort of gun was
employed, including heavy howitzers, naval guns, and trench mortars, with
high explosive, shrapnel and lachrymatory shells.
"In such a position as this, at the angle of a salient, the place attacked
can be subjected to a concentrated fire from all sides, but, quite apart from
this local condition, the immense weight of artillery now used, in proportion
to their size, .in all attacks on this front has given the fighting of the last
few weeks a new character. Artillery fire is not now used merely to demcr-
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alize the enemy or break up formations. It is used to annihilate, to oblit-
erate every form of defensive work, and make life itself impossible on every
yard of the ground attacked. I will not labour the point for the benefit of
the makers of munitions at home. What I desire now is to make it thor-
oughly understood that this is the general rule, the formula, of all attacks
nowadays, and that in this articular case, it was this kind of fire which
the Canadians had to stand and take hour after hour, without any possibility
of using a rifle in reply. There is no shadow of a difference of opinion as
to the fact that no troops on earth could have behaved with, greater steadi-
ness or more admirable gallantry than tbey did.
"It is not desirable to mention regiments or brigades by name or to
individualize battalions by their true numbers, beyond saying that the troops
engaged including units of the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry, the Cana-
dian Mounted Rifles, the Royal Canadian Regiment, and the Canadian In-
fantry. The northern end of the line attacked, just south of Hooge, was
held by the Patricias, and here, in the Sanctuary Wood, was fighting of the
most desperate kind. The "wood" now is a mere ghost of what the name
implies. There is little greenery or shelter; nothing but a certain remnant
of ragged stumps and bits of splintered poles. To the south, occupying the
middle of the% ground covered by the enemy's concentrated fire, were bat-
talions of the 'Canadian Mounted Rifles. Here the trenches are out on the
flat in a region where the soil a few feet below the surface becomes water,
so that defensive works of any depth, capable of resisting modern shell fire,
are impracticable.
"It was hell — there is no other word for it — over the whole line; hell
minute by minute and hour after hour, and not only over the front line it-
self, but in the region behind, where lay the places known as Maple Copse,
Observatory Ridge, and Armagh Wood. Each one of these names will be
written large in history. The lines in front of these were held then by a
battalion of the Canadian Mounted Rifles, and other battalions came up
later to assist them through the barrage, and few things finer, it is said,
were ever seen in war than the way in which they came.
"It is not easy to convey to one who has not seen it, or the effects of it,
what such a bombardment as was concentrated here implies. Most people
in England now have some idea of a Zeppelin bomb. If you can imagine
Zeppelin bombs dropping at a rate of scores to the minute over every acre
of a given area, continuing unceasingly for hours, until before the end there
is no spot where the holes in the ground do not coalesce and none where
every sort of structure on the earth's surface is not a shapeless lump of ruin,
you will have some idea of what the latest type of artillery bombardment
means.
"It is quite certain that the Germans had no idea that any human being
could have lived through their artillery attack. When the infantry ad-
vanced they came, not charging, but with full kit and in regular formation,
as if to occupy untenanted ground. They paid for it. This occurred in at
least two places — in Sanctuary Wood and at Maple Copse. At Sanctuary
Wood next day, when our men pushed through in the counter-attack, they
found the ground covered with German dead, and the defence and success-
ful holding of the position at Maple Copse was one of the finest incidents of
this or any other fight.
"There was a position here held by C. Company of a certain battalion.
To the troops in reserve, no less than to the enemy, it seemed that the whole
place must be obliterated, and that none of the defenders could survive. No
shots came from it as the German infantry attack began, and an effort was
made to send up another company to help, or rather, to take the ruined place
over.
"From the other side the Germans came on to take possession, carrying
Eastern Townships Officers in Overseas Service
Lieut.-Col. D. C. Draper, D.S.O., Who Maj. R. H. Fletcher, O.C. 35th Bat-
. Succeeded to Command 5th tery, Recruited in the Eastern
C.M.R. on Death of Col. Townships
Baker
Major C. K. Fraser, Who Served in
South African War and went
with First Contingent for
Overseas Service in Pres-
ent War.
Lieut.-Col. F. C. Bowen, Formerly
O.C. 53rd Regiment, Sherbrooke,
in Overseas Service Since
Beginning of the War.
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bombs in case any shred of resistance remained. There was a shred. The
defenders waited in silence until the enemy was almost within bombing dis-
tanc, and then, so deadly was the fire that at the first volley the enemy
dropped their bombs and, fled. A second time they came on, and again were
driven back. The place thereafter was battered by artillery and drenched
with rifle fire; but when night fell C Company was still in possession and
the ground is ours now. The captain who had led the defence at this point
throughout the day was among those killed towards the end.
"More hopeless, but even more splendidly dramatic, were some of the
scenes enacted along the trenches. After the long bombardment, the enemy
heralded his infantry attack by blowing up some mines, which besides the
wreckage they wrought in our positions at that particular point also caused
considerable loss of life. The actual advance of the infantry from the tren-
ches was preceded and partially concealed by a smoke barrage. To the
dazed and broken remnants of the men in our trenches; then, the enemy
was not visible until he was close at hand. Of one battalion few of the
men who remained had any rifles left that were fit for use even if the men
had been fit to use them. But when they say the enemy coming and close
at hand they climbed from the trenches to meet them and, some blind and
deaf and staggering, they charged magnificently but pitifully to their deaths
with no weapons but broken rifle butts, bits of entrenching tools, and in
some cases their fists. I do not know where in war you will look for a more
tragical or more thrilling episode.
"It is of such men that the German communique foully says that the
number of prisoners taken was small because the enemy ran away. The
reason why few prisoners were taken was because the Canadians fought to
the last with a pride of spirit which the Germans do not know, against guns
and rifles and bombs, with broken rifles and bare hands.
"There is the tale of a captain who, finding himself in command of a
remnant, some slightly wounded, all dazed and deafened, and mostly without
effective arms, ordered them to go back and, when they protested, made
them go. He stayed till the last man was gone, and the others, looking back,
saw him empty his revolver at the advancing enemy, then fling it in the faces
of the Germans and himself leap after it.
"Of one battalion only one officer, of the machine gun section, survived
unwounded. The losses in the two supporting battalions were less heavy
than those of the battalions which were in the front line from the first, and
they say that the gallantry and steadiness with which the supports came up
through the barrage, going through death, with nothing but death and the
chance of helping a comrade beyond, was magnificent beyond words.
"Nor does anyone claim that the officers behaved any better than the
men. Whenever the higher officers were killed the N.C.O. took command
with promptitude and coolness. Of a group of 20 stretcher bearers with
one part of the force five were killed, and those ought to have been killed
50 times. The surviving officers give great praise to the signallers, who
did their best to keep communication going, and the mortality among them
was as heavy as among any other branch.
"As for the innumerable gallant deeds done by men in the ranks, one
deserves to be recorded. It was by a private. Under the awful artillery
fire, to which there was no replying with rifles, he had busied himself in
caring for the wounded, and had bandaged one officer, two non-commissioned
officers and two privates, and was looking after them as well as he could
behind a forlorn bit of battered sandbag breastwork out in the open, for
the trenches were all gone. The fragment of his company was told to fall
back, but he refused. He had got his private hospital there, and one of the
wounded privates was a pal from his own small town in far Canada. So he
stayed with his pal.
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"It is all a dreadful story to have to tell, but a splendid one. Long after
the issues of minor engagements in this war are forgotten, and when every-
body has ceased to care whether at any moment we gained or lost a hundred
yards of ground or a mile of trench, the memory of how the Canadians
fought against hopeless odds near Hooge will be remembered, and Canada
and the Empire will be proud, for generations to come, of the men whose
deeds I have mentioned and of their no less gallant comrades."
5th C.M.R. Again Organized for Battle
The remnant of the gallant Fifth took but a brief time for
rest and reorganization. Within a few weeks they were again
ready for battle. Those who had suffered but slight wounds
rejoined their battalion and drafts from other Canadian corps,
brought the force up to its old strength.
The ravages of war had been severe upon the list of officers
and many changes were necessary in consequences.
A few Eastern Townships names remained in the list.
Major D. C. Draper, D.S.O., became lieutenant-colonel and
commander of the battalion. The other officers who had
trained at Sherbrooke and who continued with the battalion
after the third battle of Ypres were Capt. W. Rhodes, Adju-
tant Capt. E. Gill, Capt. G. D. Bishop, Capt. C. W. Hewson
(afterwards wounded), Capt. E. A. Robertson, (P.M.) Capt.
A. A. Tritsch (Q.M.), Lieut. E. N. Chauvin, Lieut. Campbell
(afterwards killed in action), Lieut. H. H. Cotton, while ser-
geants Gray, Eaton, Lewis and Gifford were promoted and
received commissions.
List of Honors
A number of honors were distributed among members of
the battalion for conspicuous gallantry in the battle of June
2nd and 3rd, the list being as follows :
Distinguished Service Order — Major, now Lt.-Col. D. C.
Draper.
Military Cross — Capt. C. W. Hewson, Capt. W. Rhoades,
Lieut. G. R. Barnes.
Distinguished Conduct Medal— C.S.M., Geo. Gill; C.S.M.,
F. Hughes; Corp. H. B. Walton, Pte. J. E. Brayley, Pte. A. E.
Brown, Lieut. Harry R. Gifford.
Military Medal — Sgt. T. E. Roe (since reported dead),
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Corp. R. D. Mess, Corp. S. G. Semple, Pte. S. B. Reddin,
Lance-Corp. W. G. Cuttle, Pte. C. P. Boutilier, Sergt. William
J. King.
An Eastern Townships Tribute
The feelings of the people of the Eastern Townships in
connection with the heroic conduct of the men of the 5th
C.M.R., and of Eastern Townships men in other battalions,
was voiced in a resolution adopted by the Eastern Townships
Associated Boards of Trade, at Ayer's Cliff, June 29th, 1916.
The resolution, which was moved in an eloquent speech by
Mr. R. C. Williams, of Farnham, and seconded by Mr. E. W.
Farwell, of Sherbrooke, was as follows :
"That the Eastern Townships Associated Boards of Trade in quarterly
meeting assembled, hereby place upon record their profound admiration for
the heroic men of the Eastern Townships who have given up their lives in
the defence of the Empire in the present stupendous struggle for liberty,
justice and the Christian civilization such as is enjoyed and understood by
all people owing allegiance to the British flag.
"May their names be emblazoned on our Roll of Honor in the hearts of
the people of the Eastern Townships, and live from generation to gener-
ation, that their sublime heroism may be an inspiration to patriotism and
devotion to the manhood of the future.
"May their memories be the choicest heritage of their families until
time is no more.
"To their families and relations, we offer our heartiest sympathy in
this their hour of sore bereavement and we pray Almighty God to soften
their sorrow and console them with the thought that "Greater love hath no
man than he who layeth down his life for his friend."
In Battle of the Somme
The Mounted Rifles in the fall of 1916 were moved from
the Ypres district and joined in the allied drive on the Somme
where they sustained their fine reputation won in earlier fights
and made further sacrifices for the cause. They took part in
the successful attack on Regina trench and gallantly contri-
buted their part in the great drive against the German lines.
Some day the history of this gallant regiment will be writ-
ten in greater detail than is possible at this time. The brave
men of the Townships have maintained the best traditions of
their race. The story of their deeds will be the heritage of their
descendants.
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117th Eastern Townships Battalion
The most distinctly Eastern Townships
military unit organized during the war
was the 1 1 7th Eastern Townships Bat-
talion because it contained a larger pro-
portion of Eastern Townships men than
any other.
The 1 1 7th was authorized in the fall
of 1915 when the call for service came
most strongly to the native born young
men of Canada. It was given a distinc-
~vg~ tive Eastern Townships name and offi-
cered almost wholly by Eastern Town-
Cap Badge skips men jt appealecj directly to na-
L17 E. T. Battalion tiye born young men of tne townships
and they flocked to the standard. In spite of the fact that
many other corps were turning to this section for recruits, the
ranks of the 1 1 7th filled rapidly. During the winter recruiting
proceeded. Groups of 25 or more men went into temporary
training at various points in the townships while the head-
quarters and the general rallying point was established at
Sherbrooke.
The Officers
The 1 1 7th was organized under the following list of
officers : Lt.-Col. L. J. Gilbert, O.C. ; Major W. J Ewing,
Major W. W. Dunsmore, Major J. H. Boutelle, Major A. C.
Hanson, Major E. H. Bowen, Capt. V. R. Spearing, Capt. A.
Whitehead, Capt. E. E. Locke, Capt. B. W. Brock, Capt. Thos.
Irving, Capt. W. H. Moorhead, (Chaplain) ; Capt. T. A.
McCallum, Capt. R. Bartholomew, Capt. J. E. Smith, Lieut.
T. Farnsworth, Lieut. J. St. G. Hall, Lieut. W. S. McCutcheon,
Lieut. H. Edney, Lieut. D. Robertson, Lieut. G. Cook, Lieut.
G. H. Hamilton, Lieut. W. S. Bailey, Lieut. M. Bready, Lieut.
G. E. Morris, Lieut. J. E. Wilkins, Lieut. J. G. Pope, Lieut.
R. D. Farley, Lieut. G. Blanche, Lieut. C. Watt, Lieut. W. E.
Mclver, Lieut. J. Owen Jones, Lieut. W. S. Fry, Lieut. R. S.
Tate, Lieut. E. C. Irvine, Lieut. A. G. Johnston, Lieut. D. E.
Stewart, Lieut. H. G. Cowling, Lieut. T. S. C. Sanders, Lieut.
D. R. Smith, Lieut. Goff Penny.
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Eastern Townships Officers in Overseas Service
Lieut.-Col. L. J. Gilbert, O.C. 117th Lieut.-Col. W. J. Ewing, Secon.d in
E. T. Battalion Command 117th E.T. Battalion
Lieut.-Col. J. H. Boutelle of the 117th Capt. the Rev. W. H. Moorhead,
E. T. Battalion Chaplain 117th E.T. Battalion
74 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
By May, 1916, the battalion had practically attained full
strength. Some eight hundred were encamped on the Exhi-
bition grounds in Sherbrooke while, small detachments con-
tinued training at outside towns. In the latter part of May
the Battalion entrained for St. Johns, Que., going into bar-
racks lately occupied by the Grenadier Guards. This was a
step towards Valcartier and made room at Sherbrooke for the
1 78th E. T. French-Canadian battalion which had been previ-
ously recruiting at Victoriaville.
The march through the city from the camp to the C.P.R.
station gave the public the last opportunity to view the splen-
did body of men who had been marshalled from all parts of
the townships to fight for the cause of liberty. Sturdy lads
from the farm and young men from the offices, in their khaki-
clad raiment, in full marching order, headed by the regimental
band and led by Colonel Gilbert on his white charger, swung
through the streets with the steady step of veterans. They
were leaving their homes and loved ones for the uncertainties
of the battle field, but those who lined the sidewalks knew
that in whatever position they might be placed they would
give a good account of themselves and uphold the honor of
the section of Canada they were to represent especially in the
great conflict.
Colors Presented
An interesting incident in connection with the departure
of the 1 1 7th Eastern Townships Battalion was the presen-
tation of a magnificent set of colors from the people of the
Townships. The presentation was organized by the Eastern
Townships Associated Boards of Trade, Mr. E. W. Farwell
acting as chairman of the special committee in this connec-
tion. Some three thousand citizens, representing almost every
town and village and rural community in the Eastern Town-
ships subscribed to the special address presented on the occa-
sion. The presentation took place at His Majesty's Theatre,
Sherbrooke, Monday evening, May 29th, following a concert
given by talent from the battalion. His Lordship, Bishop
Williams, of Quebec, was present to consecrate the colors; the
ceremony prescribed in military ritual being followed.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR 75
Address From Eastern Townships Citizens
After the colors had been dedicated, Mr. V. E. Morrill,
President of the Associated Boards of Trade, received the
King's Colors from the senior Major, Major Ewing, and the
Regimental colors from Major Dunsmore, the junior Major,
and handed them to Lieutenants Stewart and Edney, the senior
and junior lieutenants, respectively. He then presented Col.
Gilbert with a handsome volume bound in morocco containing
an address signed by nearly 3000 residents of all parts of the
Townships, a portrait of the officers and a number of Eastern
Townships views. The address was as follows :
"To Lieut.-Col. Gilbert, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of
the 117th Eastern Townships Battalion.
"Soldiers of the Eastern Townships :
"We, the undersigned, have all viewed, with special interest, the organi-
zation of the 117th Battalion, and have noted with pride and satisfaction
the rallying of the vigorous loyal sons of the townships to the banners of
this Eastern Townships Corps.
"Your faces are already turned toward the battle line beyond the seas.
You are anxious to join the khaki clad legions who have gone before, and
to strike your blow in defence of your Canadian homes, for the preservation
of the Empire, and, indeed, on behalf of human liberty throughout the world.
"The conduct of Canadian soldiers in France and Flanders has already
shed undying lustre upon their native land, and won for themselves imper-
ishable fame. Men of the Eastern Townships, and they are in almost every
corps, have never been found wanting in the test of valor.
"In name and composition, you will go forth as a distinct Eastern Towjn-
ships Battalion, and will always be directly associated with your own section
of Canada. Your career will be followed with the keenest interest.
"The prayers and the thoughts of the people of the Eastern Townships
will be ever with you. There is little that we can offer in a tangible form.
We ask you, however, to accept these Colors as a permanent reminder of
our constant interest in your welfare. May the justice of your cause and
the banners under which you fight be your inspiration in the days of streriu-
ous service. And, when you return, upon these Colors will be inscribed the
record of your deeds in battle, for yourselves a reminder of glorious memor-
ies, for your friends a priceless treasure, for your children and your child-
ren's children their proudest heritage.
"The people of the Eastern Townships wish you Godspeed as you go
forth upon your glorious mission."
Col. Gilbert's Reply
Col. Gilbert received the volume amid loud cheering and
replied as follows :
"My Lord Bishop, Mr. Morrill, President of the Associated Boards of Trade
of the Eastern Townships, Ladies and Gentlemen :
"In the name of the officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and men of
the 117th E. T. Battalion, I desire, tonight, to thank, in the heartiest manner,
the people of the Eastern Townships, through your Associated Boards of
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Trade, for the Colors that have just been
presented to our Battalion, accompanied by
your address. I appreciate in a manner
which words cannot express, the thoughtful-
ness of the people of the Eastern Townships
in making this most suitable gift. I feel truly
proud, as an Eastern Townships man, to
have the high honor of commanding a bat-
talion that is peculiarly Eastern Townships
in its composition, and it shall be my one
determination, and the determination of
the men under my command, to carry the
Colors, you have so thoughtfully given us,
to victory. Wherever duty calls, I trust,
there will be found the boys from the
Eastern Townships, and when the boys of
your own battalion come marching home,
carrying, we hope, the Colors you have given
us tonight, we wish for no grander words
to be inscribed across them than the words
"These banners were carried by a battalion
that always tried to do its duty."
"I have also My Lord Bishop of Quebec,
to thank your Lordship for coming here to-
night, to consecrate and set apart these
Colors. We will carry them not only as
Soldiers of King, but as Soldiers of the
KING of kings.
"I also thank, with all my heart, the people
of the Eastern Townships, for the ever-
increasing interest they are taking in the
Battalion. It is and will ever be a source
of great inspiration to us to know that the
thoughts and good wishes of the people of
this part of our Dominion are with us.
"And too, I thank you who are here, to-
night, for coming once more to wish us God-
speed. Your hearts will, I know, go with
us, and while things may seem dark at times
yet as you have heard the boys sing tonight :
"There's a silver lining to the dark cloud
shining,
Turn the dark cloud inside out till the boys
COME HOME."
Col. Gilbert's speech drew forth a
great outburst of cheering. On the
order of their commanding officer
the guard presented arms, the gen-
eral salute was given and the vast
audience sang the National Anthem.
The representatives of the Boards of
Trade who accompanied the presi-
dent of the Associated Boards on
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the platform were: E. W. Farwell, (Sherbrooke) ; R. C. Wil-
kins (Farnham) ; P. C. Duboyce (Richmond) ; A. A. Wood-
man (Coaticook) ; J. E. Poutre, D. J. Steele, J. J. Fitzgerald,
and W. M. Hillhouse (Sherbrooke.)
Victrolas From Sherbrooke Board of Trade
On the same occasion, a presentation of Victrolas was
made to the battalion from the citizens of Sherbrooke, through
the Sherbrooke Board of Trade accompanied by the following
address :
Sherbrooke, May 29, 1916.
To Lt.-Col. L. J. Gilbert, O.C., and to the Officers, Non-Commissioned Offi-
cers, and Men of the 117th Eastern Townships Overseas Battalion :
Sirs : — The citizens of Sherbrooke eagerly grasp the opportunity
afforded by your visit here this evening to give expression to the earnest
feelings they have in your regard.
From the beginning of December to the beginning of May, while we
were particularly favored with your presence in our midst, we watched your
progress from day to day with the keenest interest. When, a few weeks ago,
you marched away from us we could not help but remark with complete
satisfaction the splendid results which had attended your close application
to able training during those few months.
From what we have seen we know that when the firing line is reached,
your valor and your skill will swell the glory of our country, our townships
and our city.
Please accept the humble gift of Victrolas which the citizens of Sher-
brooke are offering through their Board of Trade to each Company of the
117th Eastern Townships Battalion. We hope that every one of you will
regard them as a souvenir of the interest, the esteem, the pride and the love
which the citizens of Sherbrooke feel for the noble sons of the Easternl
Townships.
We wish you Godspeed.
SHERBROOKE BOARD OF TRADE,
D. J. Steele, President.
John J. Fitzgerald, Secretary.
The Battalion Band
At an earlier date the Battalion had received a gift of a
very fine set of band instruments from the firm of Messrs.
H. C. Wilson & Sons, Sherbrooke. This enabled the battalion
to organize an efficient band as there was ample talent.
At Valcartier
The Battalion proceeded from St. Johns to Valcartier camp
early in June and continued there in training until July 1 2th,
78 EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
when it entrained at Levis for Halifax, proceeding thence
overseas. The 1 1 7th Battalion was regarded as one of the
best corps that left the shores of Canada during the year.
The 117th Overseas
On arrival in England, the 1 1 7th Eastern Townships Bat-
talion went into training at Bramshot Camp. Owing to the
losses sustained by Canadian divisions in France, it became
necessary to break up the organization of the battalions arriv-
ing in England and send them forward as reinforcements for
various corps at the front. The 1 1 7th, therefore, was unable
to proceed to the firing line as a unit. In companies or pla-
toons they separated from their own battalion in the fall of
1916 and took the places assigned them in various corps in
France or about to leave for the front. A portion of the 1 1 7th
went forward in November to reinforce the 5th C.M.R., and
there joined their brothers from the Eastern Townships who
had escaped death in the fierce battles of the past year.
The 1 1 7th Battalion, following these changes, established
its headquarters at Seaford, Eng., serving as a reinforcing bat-
talion through which troops passed on their way to the units at
the front. In January, 1917, it merged with the 23rd Batta-
lion, as reserve, with headquarters at Shoreham, Sussex, Eng-
land. By this time nearly all of the original 1 1 7th had crossed
the channel and taken their places as reinforcements with the
veteran fighting units at the front.
The people of the Eastern Townships feel a just pride in
the splendid body of men sent forward to the Motherland
under the banner of the 1 1 7th Battalion. Wherever and
whenever called upon they will give a good account of them-
selves as have their brothers who preceded them to the battle-
scarred land of France.
35th Battery
During the summer of 1915, Major R. H. Fletcher, of
Sherbrooke, received commission to organize the 35th Battery
with headquarters at Sherbrooke and the unit was quickly
recruited. Major Fletcher enlisted among his officers, Capt.
H. B. Miller, Lieuts. Eldridge Cate, Lieut. McLean and Lieut.
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Fleet. The battery after training in Canada through the early
winter proceeded overseas in 1916. It passed most creditably
the tests made on its arrival in England and after a very brief
period of training there was sent to France and assigned to
the Somme front where the guns of this gallant Sherbrooke
unit helped to batter the German lines. The 35th did not
escape paying the price of the victorious advance and in the
casualty lists the names of Major Fletcher and Lieut. Gate
appeared during the second week of November, 1916, but
fortunately their wounds were not of a serious nature and
they soon rejoined their battery.
178th Overseas Battalion
Lieut. -Col. R. de la Bruere Girouard saw active service
during the first year of the war as an officer of the famous
22nd Battalion. He himself was wounded in the fierce en-
gagements in which this corps participated and returning to
Canada conceived the idea of raising a French-Canadian bat-
talion. The 1 78th known locally as the 1 78th Eastern Town-
ships French-Canadian Battalion, was the result. Recruiting
was begun in Montreal and continued at Arthabaska, Drum-
mondville and Sherbrooke. The battalion occupied quarters
on the exhibition grounds at Sherbrooke during June and a
part of July and was then mobilized at Valcartier where it was
later merged with another battalion. Col. Girouard has done
splendid service in recruiting work in the province and it has
been stated that no less than eighteen hundred men joined the
colors as a result of his efforts.
Eastern Townships Does Its Part
The Eastern Townships has proven the most fruitful
ground for recruiting in the province and Eastern Townships
men have found their way into every corps organized in Que-
bec. Aside from those already referred to whose headquart-
ers during the period of organization were in the townships,
many Eastern Townships men went overseas with the follow-
ing military units : Princess Patricias, 5th, 3rd, 4th, 1 0th,
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12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 43rd, 48th, 49th,
60th, 73rd, 87th, 98th, 169th, 171st, 245th, 2 C.F.A., 22nd
Battery, University Corps, and many others.
Among the officers from the Eastern Townships who re-
sponded to the call of the Empire in the above corps or in
others not having headquarters here were the following : Bri-
gadier-General F. O. W. Loomis, Lieut. -Col. E. B. Worthing-
ton, Lieut. -Col. J. J. Penhale, Lieut. -Col. F. C. Bowen, Lieut. -
Col. J. Bruce Payne, Major C. K. Eraser, Capt. H. G. Tate,
Capt. M. K. Adams, Capt. Kenneth Kennedy, Capt. Harry
Sampson, Capt. E. J. Griffith, Capt. G. T. Dodge, Capt. Basil
Irwin, Capt. R. M. Griffith, (Montreal staff), Capt. V. A.
Ol'vier, Lieut. Palmer, Lieut. Parkes, Lieut. Forbes Hale, Lieut.
iViackinnon, Lieut. Carroll Cate, Lieut. Eldridge Cate, Lieut.
Albert Webster, Lieut. Routledge, Lieut. R. Somers, Lieut. R.
Dupuy, Lieut. R. Macfarlane, Lieut. Hugo, Lieut. Tyndall,
Lieut. E. C. Fraser.
Nor has service for the cause beyond the seas, so far as the
Eastern Townships is concerned, been confined to the men.
Equally brave and devoted, and deserving of no less recog-
nition, are a number of Eastern Townships young women who
are engaged in Red Cross or other hospital work. Among
these are Miss Rose Griffith, Sherbrooke, at the American
Hospital, near Paris; Miss E. F. Jones, service in Serbia,
Greece and Belgium; Miss Lilian Davignon (Knowlton) ;
Miss Baird (Scotstown) ; Miss Day, service in Malta; Miss
Nicol, Miss Johnson, Miss Armitage, Miss Mary Gwynn, Miss
Etchenberg, Miss Olive Palmer, Sherbrooke.
The Eastern Townships has, also, sent its quota of medical
men who have rendered and many of them are still doing
splendid work in repairing, among the heroic soldiery, the
ravages of war.
This list includes Dr. (Major) C. J. Edgar, North Hatley,
services in England and France and more particularly in the
East in connection with the Dardannelles expedition; Dr.
(Colonel) E. J. Williams, France and latterly at Salonika and
the island of Lemnos; Dr. Parisseau, in France; Dr. Gerald
Griffith, England and India; Dr. F. H. Bradley, dental ser-
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vice; Dr. Herbert McCrea, Dr. (Capt.) Allen Edgar Thomp-
son, Dr. Geo. E. Millette, Dr. (Capt.) B. W. Brock and others.
A number of the overseas corps have drawn their chap-
lains from Eastern Township clergy, among those changing
the cloth of the pulpit for the khaki of the army being Rev.
W. H. Moorhead, Rev. Channell Hepburn, Rev. Belfort and
Rev. Harold Laws, all with the rank of captain, and major,
the Rev. A. H. Moore, as chief recruiting officer in the town-
ships.
The Women of the Eastern Townships
If the chief honor in this great struggle for the preser-
vation of human liberty in the world belongs to the khaki clad
soldiers in the firing line, the next and almost equal tribute
must assuredly go to the women, the workers, the daughters,
the sweethearts and all who, because of their sex being unable
to don the uniform and march away to war, have consecrated
themselves so entirely to the service of their country at home.
In the Eastern Townships the spectacle in this regard has
been quite as inspiring as in any part of Canada or elsewhere.
Space permits only a general reference in this volume. No
community has been without its Red Cross or Patriotic So-
ciety and in the larger centres such as Sherbrooke there are
such co-operating organizations as the Daughters of the Em-
pire, Belgian, Serbian, Polish and Prisoners of War relief com-
mittees, and numerous contributory organizations all working
incessantly for the great patriotic cause. Many thousand
dollars have been raised and tons upon tons of supplies for
the soldiers at the front and the hospitals have been prepared
and forwarded. The labor involved cannot be estimated and
the devoted workers seek no recognition, being content with
the thought that they are doing their bit according to their
opportunities. The homes in the remote rural communities
as well as in the towns and cities have participated in this great
service. Socks have been knit, hospital supplies have been
made and the call for service has been answered with a self-
sacrifice that is not excelled by the fighting men themselves.
All honor to Eastern Townships women in this great
world crisis. Courageously have they faced the terrible anx-
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS AND THE GREAT WAR
ieties of the time. Thousands of mothers and sisters with
thoughts far away with loved ones beyond the seas are labor-
ing on at home doing such tasks for the national service as
comes within their reach.
The great work of Canadian women has attracted attention
not only in the Old Country but in neutral nations. A writer
in the New York World, after reviewing at length the services
of Canadian women for the cause, concludes with this sum-
mary :
"Equally efficient to meet the demands of war at home and the front
have been Canadian women. Vast sums of money have they helped to col-
lect. By ingenuity of resource and novel plans they have kept the money
flowing into ever-needy and ever-empty coffers. Hospital staffs in strange
lands they have manned with expert nurses. Men's places in the office and
the counting-houses they have assumed calmly, and the duties have been
efficiently performed. The liquor-traffic has felt their might, and in half
of the whole Dominion the open bars have been swept away. To suffering
soldiers and foreign non-combatants have they rushed colossal mountains
of food and clothing-supplies. Fresh fruit they have canned in thousands
of quarts for the fighters at the front. And at home, eternally vigilant, al-
ways alert to fight, they have beaten food-combines and driven prices down.
Even into the great factories, where come the things of death, they have
gone and worked and become experts in the art of munition-making. In no
single thing have they failed ; no single call have they left unanswered.
Greatly they have striven and greatly achieved."
Precious, indeed, is Liberty. The right of the people to
live their lives free from the heel of oppression has never been
easily won. All through the ages rivers of blood have been
flowing for the sacred cause of human liberty. Its defense
has often been as costly as the struggle for its attainment, but,
the cause has always been worthy of the sacrifice.
The Eastern Townships, in common with every commun-
ity of the far flung Empire, mourns its heroic dead. Amid the
storm of battle, their souls have passed from earthly tribu-
lation. And they are not dead for they will for ever live in the
memories of their grateful countrymen who, through their
sacrifice, will continue to enjoy the liberty guaranteed by the
flag they have shed their blood to defend.
The touching lines of Dr. R. Stanley Weir, penned in
memory of one Eastern Townships lad (Lieut. Allan Rut-
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ledge) may be taken as in memoriam of all the brave boys
from the townships who have made the supreme sacrifice for
their country's cause.
Red for the blood his body shed,
White for his body's soul,
Blue for the heaven above his head
.That shrines the Muster-roll.
Cheers for the old Red, White and Blue ;
And cheers, dear lad, brave lad, for you !
Cheers !
Red for the blood his body shed,
White for the shining scroll
That lists him with the undying Dead
Forever great of soul.
Cheers for the old Red, White and Blue ;
But tears, dear lad, brave lad, for you.
Tears.
SECTION IV.
BIOGRAPHICAL
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
ABBOTT, William Harvey, Len-
noxville, Que. — Born at Lennoxville,
Que., May 30, 1862. Son of Ephraim
W. Abbott and Elizabeth L. Harvey,
English, father born in Groton, Vt.
Educated at Bishop's College School,
and Private Schools; Postmaster since
1900; School Commissioner, ex-
Mayor, 9 years in Council; two term's
Mayor C.O.F. Congregationalist.
Married Elizabeth R. Oughtred,
daughter of Robinson Oughtred, Len-
noxville, Que., Sept. 4, 1888.
ADAMS, George Abel, Adamsville,
Que. — Born at Pigeon Hill, Jan. 13,
1847, son of George and Jane
(Kraus) Adams; E. Adamsvile Acad-
emy and Lennoxville Grammar
School; Mr. Adams has been one of
the most active business men of the
townships; for a period of about 20
years he conducted general store at
Adamsville and for fifty years his
been engaged in sawmill and lumbe~
business, as well as interested in
farming and real estate business, ho
also conducted a grist mill several
vears; Postmaster of Adamsville
about 30 years; Councillor some 40
years and Mayor several years; Lib-
eral, Anglican; married, first, Sarah
V. Douglas, daughter of J. Douglas,
Granby (deceased) ; second, Sarah
Jane Finley, Feb. 5, 1902, daughter
of Edward Finley, Dunham; children,
Jane Laura, Aug. 15, 1868, died
March 4, 1896; George James, Oct.
26, 1871; Byron Abel, July 18, 1879,
died Sept. 19, 1901; Earnestine
Mary, Oct. 25, 1883.
ADAMS, Geo. W., Danville, Que.
Born at Castlebar, Que., Aug. 23,
1863. Son of Thos. and Belinda
Adams. English, father born in New
Hampshire, and mother in Canada
E. Danville, Boston and Montreal.
Degree, L.D.S., practising dentistry
since 1886. Danville School Commis-
sioner, 15 years; Danville Town
Councillor four years, which office he
now holds. Engaged in dentistry
continuously since 1886 ; Liberal ;
Adventist. Married Julia E. Foster,
daughter of E. M. Foster, Springfield,
Mass., Feb. 6, 1901. Children: Ar-
dice A., 1902; Ivan E., 1904; May-
nard T., 1906.
ADAMS, Henry Joseph, Eaton, Que.
Born at Lachute, Que., April 5th,
1860. Son of Alexander and Eleanor
(Trinnur) Adams; Scotch. Educated:
Lachute High School. Engaged in
general farming, breeding Durham
cattle and Leicester sheep. Appoint-
ed Justice of Peace 1905 ; School
Commissioner 1909; member Comp-
ton County Agricultural Society ;
Liberal; Methodist. Married Carrie
M. Chute, daughter of Curtis Chute,
at Eaton, Jan. 30th, 1901.
ELWIN E. AKHURST
AKHURST, Elwin Eugene, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, Oct.
8, 1880. Son of Robert and Alice
(Hunt) Akhurst; descent English;
family coming from Kent County,
England, about 1868 and settled at
Coaticook. Educated: Coaticook Aca-
demy, subsequently taking electrical
course with International Correspond-
ence School. With M. J. McNamara,
jeweller, two years; also, for a time
with Z. P. Cormier, and Sleeper and
Akhurst; 1904 to 1906 engaged in
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electrical work in Toronto; returned
to Coaticook in 1907, and entered
business with Sleeper and Akhurst,
subsequently taking position as sup-
erintendent of Electric Light and
Power plant for town of Coaticook;
Secretary Coaticook Board of Trade;
Methodist; Conservative. Married
Jan. 3, 1904, Gertrude A. Scott, Hill-
hurst, Que.; children, Cecil G., 1906-
Kenneth S., 1908; Leonard H., 1912.
EDWARD A. AKHURST
AKHURST, Edward Adolphus,
Coaticook, Que. — Born at Coaticook,
Que., Oct. 12, 1872, son of Edward
W. and Florence A. Akhurst. Mr.
Akhurst's father, the late E. W. Ak-
hurst, came from England in 1869
and settled in Coaticook. Educated
at Coaticook Academy, Iberville Col-
lege, (French) ; President and Man-
aging Director of Sleeper & Akhurst,
Ltd., established in 1873, the original
members being Mr. Akhurst's grand-
father, the late Wright Sleeper and
the late E. W. Akhurst, father, who
carried on the business until the death
of Mr. Sleeper in 1893. In 1901 Mr.
Akhurst was taken into partnership
with his father and since the death of
the latter has continued the business
under the same name; P.G.M. Odd-
fellows, 1912-13; Masonic; Conserva-
tive ; Protestant. Married Edith
Grant, daughter of Elwell R. Grant,
of Boston, Mass., April 24, 1901.
Children: Herbert E., Feb. 27, 1902,
and Ruth E., Oct. 12, 1908.
AKIN, Walter Henry, Beebe, Que.
—Born at Stanstead, Que., Dec. 28,
1870, son of Henry and Eliza (Peeb-
les) Akin, English, father came from
New Glasgow, Que., to Stanstead in
1852; farmer. Educated at Public
Schools. Conservative. Methodist.
Married Daisy E. Anderson, New-
port, Vt., Jan. 4, 1905.
ALBEE, Bushnell B., Beebe, Que.
—Born at Holland, Vt., Feb. 19,
1847. Son of Lewis and Julia E.
(Kent) Albee, English. Educated at
Public Schools; Beebe Council, 1913;
Board of Valuators 1909 to 1913;
I. O. O. F. ; Conservative; Baptist.
Married Jeannette Martin (deceased
1898). Married Carrie Taylor, Beebe,
Que., Jan. 1, 1900.
GEORGE J. ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER, George James,
Richmond, Que. — Born Ulverton,
Que., 1868, son of James and Caro-
line (Wentworth) Alexander ; de-
scent Scotch ; grandson late Capt
George Alexander, R.N., who came to
Drummond County in 1820. Educat-
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ed: Ulverton Model School and St.
Francis College, Richmond. Secretary
Richmond Board of Trade; President
Canadian Ticket Agents' Association;
Past Master St. Francis Lodge, A.F.
& A.M., past D. D. G. M., member
of Holyrood Chapter, R.A.M.; Ind.
Conservative ; Congregational i.st ;
married 1900, Susie Fenton Mc-
McDonald, of Sherbrooke. Children,
George Morveau, Brian Redmond and
James Ross. Mr. Alexander entered
business with his father in 1884, as
general merchants, at Richmond, con-
tinuing till 1897, in which year he
opened general insurance office at
Richmond; appointed district man-
ager Manufacturers' Life, in 1898;
appointed City Ticket Agent G.T.R.,
at Richmond, 1902; has developed
extensive general insurance business
throughout country. Mr. Alexander
has taken much interest in the good
roads movement, E. T. Associated
Boards' matters, immigration and
other public undertakings.
ALGER, Alvan Bertrand, Eaton,
Que. — Born Eaton, May 16th, 1858,
son of Henry and Sarepta (Heard)
Alger. English, his grandfather, Asa
Alger, coming from Massachusetts as
one of the first settlers in Eaton.
Educated : Eaton Academy and St.
Johnsbury Academy. Conservative;
Baptist. With the excepiton of two
years when he carried on business as
a merchant at Coaticook he has been
a successful farmer. Durham and
Hereford cattle and pure bred swine
rnd sheer* are his specialties. Married
Nellie Lindsay, daughter of E. N.
Lindsay, Bulwer.
ALLARD, George William, Coati-
cook, Que. — LBorn at Coaticook, June
9th, 1884, son of Joseph and Mary
(Keenan) Allard. French and Irish
descent. Educated : Public Schools and
Ontario Business College. Catho-
lic. Entered Bank of Montreal at
Sawyerville, spent four years there
and at Grand Falls, N.B., 1904 to
1908. Associated with his father in
lumber business 1908 to 1910; with
F. B. McCurdy & Co., stock brokers,
as manager Richmond, Rock Island
and Cookshire offices 1910 to 1914:
December 7th, 1914, entered into
partnership with A. A. Hall, in hard
ware and plumbing business, under
GEORGE W. ALLARD
firm name of Hall & Allard. Bought
out business of W. C. Webster &
Son, one of the oldest in the town-
ship. Is a director of Westbury Elec-
tric and Power Co., Cookshire, Que.
$>i
ALLEN, William H., Coaticook, Que.
—Born Smithfield, Me., Feb. 2, 1862.
Son of Hiram E. and Lucy A. Allen,
English. Educated: Lewiston, Me.,
I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M. ; Liberal; Bap-
tist. Married Edwina M. Richardson,
daughter of Thomas H. and Hannah
Richardson, Norway, Me., Nov. 23.
1884. Children: Geo. W., 1888; Har-
old L., 1901; Bertha M., 1907.
ALLEN, Rev. George William.—
Born at Coaticook, Que., Sept. 27,
1888. Son of William H. and Ed-
wina M. Allen; Huguenot on father's
side and on mother's side descent
from Putman and Wentworth fami-
lies of New England. Educated, Coati-
cook Academy and Feller Institute,
Grand Ligne, and McMaster Univer-
sity, Toronto. Always been in work
of Baptist ministry, first pastorate
being at Abbot's Corner, Que. Mem-
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her Golden Link Lodge No. 56, I. O.
O. F., at Frelighsburg and King Ed-
ward Encampment, No. 7, I.O.O.F.,
at Coaticook; also, member Manson-
ville Board of Trade and Feller Insti-
tute Alumni Association. Independ-
ent politics. Baptist. Married Irene
Agnes Ward, daughter of Charles
Ward at Coaticook, Dec. 31, 1906.
and has written many poems which
have appeared in the townships press.
Conservative 28 years but left party
on reciprocity question; Liberal since.
Methodist. First married Achsah
Jane Chester (deceased 1897),
daughter of William Chester, 1889.
Children: Florence Hortense, 1890;
John Reginald (now Captain in Brit-
ish army), 1891; Clifford Robinson,
(now overseas with 117th E.T.B.),
1893. Second marriage, Caroline Vic-
toria Bloomfield, daughter of Thomas
Bloomfield, Rawdon, Que., 1900.
JOHN R. ANDREWS
ANDREWS, John Robinson, Bish-
op's Crossing. — Born Dudswell, Que.,
Dec. 26, 1861. Son of Samuel Rolfe
and Rachael Gavin Andrews, descent,
father's side, U. E. Loyalist, mother's
side, Scotch-Irish. Educated: Schools
of district; sixteen years ago built
present fine store and dwelling at
Bishop's Crossing, developing exten-
sive trade ; previously held various po-
sitions in townships; also, spent year
in Boston, as salesman with Jordan
Marsh Co., 1st ass't. postmaster, Bish-
op's Crossing; 1st Mayor village mun-
icipality of Marbleton; auditor of
township of Dudswell. Various church
offices; treasurer Bishop's Crossing
Methodist Church. One of the organ-
izers of Lakeside Cemetery and its
secretary since 1907. Mr. Andrews
has gained quite an extensive repu-
tation by his talent for versification
GEORGE ARMITAGE
ARMITAGE, George, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born Trenholmville, Que.,
Jan. 30, 1851. Son of Joseph and
Hannah (Smith) Armitage. English.
Educated: Public Schools and High
School, Quebec City. Secretary-
Treasurer Stanstead ; Alderman, Sher-
brooke, five years; Secretary-Treas-
urer and manager Stanstead and
Sherbrooke Mutual Fire Ins. Co.,
Sherbrooke. Taught school several
years; Bookkeeper Coaticook Mills
Co., three years; conducted insurance
business Stanstead, two years; came
to Sherbrooke, 1879, to accept posi-
tion of Secretary-Treasurer, S. & S.
Ins. Co. ; appointed manager of said
company, 1906. Much interested in
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music. Independent; Methodist. Mar- Serbrooke Pure Milk Co. ; Presi-
ried Alma H. Daigneau, daughter of dent Sherbrooke County Agricultur-
J. M. Daigneau, (now of Montreal), al Society two years ; President
Dec. 28, 1881. Children, G. Guelph, of the Sherbrooke County Stock
born 1882; J. Gordon, born 1884; Breeding Syndicate; Director Len-
Ernest M., born 1885; Florence M.,
born 1887; Alice L., born 1889 ;
Helen S., born 1894; Francis D., bom
1898; Clifford D., born 1902.
ARMITAGE, Richard, Terrill Ave.,
East Sherbrooke, Que. - - Born at
Trenholmville, Que., May 12, 1845,
son of Jos. and Hannah (Smith)
Armitage; English. Educated: Pub-
lic Schools; for some years farmer
and live stock dealer in Cleveland
Township, Richmond Co., later went
to Montreal and conducted large
dairy farm; in 1898 came to East
Sherbrooke and purchased the Pres-
ton Terrill farm, sold said property
in 1917 and retired from active farm-
ing; sold present golf links and rifle
range from farm mentioned; breeder
and dealer of fancy driving horses;
judge many years of live stock and
horses at various county fairs in the
Eastern Townships; ex-Councillor
Cleveland Township, Richmond, Que. ;
Liberal; Methodist. Married Margaret
A. Trenholm, daughter of the late
Jas. Trenhplm, of Trenholmville,
Que., Dec. 30, 1872. Children: How-
ard J., 1878; Grace V., 1880; Russell
J., 1882; Marcus T., 1884; Beatrice
L., 1886; Nellie M., 1888, and Ar-
thur M., 1892.
ARMITAGE, Walter Scott, Sher-
brooke, Que., farmer. — Born at Dur-
ham, Que., May 23, 1861. Son of
Henry and Anna M. (Smith) Armi-
tage ; English. Educated at Model
School, Ulverton ; Cookshire Acad-
emy. 1882 came to Sherbrooke,
formed partnership with father and G.
H. Armitage, under name of H. Armi-
tage & Sons, milk dealers, five years
later G. H. Armitage retired; 1892
became sole owner of the business,
also purchased large farm outside city
limits where he now resides; breeder
and dealer of fancy driving horses,
successful exhibitor Sherbrooke and
Provincial Exhibitions, also Montreal
Annual Horse Show ; ex-President
WALTER S. ARMITAGE
noxville Farmers' Club; Director
Lennoxville Wool Growers' Associ-
ation; ex-Pres. and Director Sher-
brooke Plowman Association; Vice-
Pres. Associated School Board; Jus-
tice of the Peace; appointed 1897;
Pres. Sherbrooke County Liberal As-
sociation; Chairman and Commis-
sioner Protestant School Board; ex-
Mayor and Councillor, Ascot; ex-
Governor Sherbrooke Protestant Hos-
pital; Liberal; Methodist; Member
I.O.F., I.O.O.F. Married Precilla J.
Berry, daughter Mark Berry, Lach-
ute, Que., June 4, 1890. Children,
Aurelia Genevieve, born 1891; de-
ceas 1912; Reginald S., born 1892;
Wendell H., born 1900.
ARMITAGE, Philip Henry, Coati-
cook, Que., manufacturer. — Born at
Trenholmville, Que., 1855, son of Jo-
seph and Hannah (Smith) Armitage;
English. Educated: Public School; in
1878 formed partnership with the late
Henry Trenholm, Montreal, and pur-
chased the Sir Geo. Cartier farm at
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Longue Point; conducting a large olic. Married Rose Alba Morin,
dairy; sold interest in property 1885 daughter of Joseph Morin, Ascot, Oct.
and came to Coaticook same year, :0, 1908. Children, Louis Joffre, borr,
purchasing two-thirds interest in the June 26,- 1916.
Woollen Mills Co., forming partner-
ship with the late R. G. Trenholm,
doing business under name of Coati-
cook Woollen Mills Co. ; 1889 pur-
chased partner's interest; 1900 took
Edgar Taf e into partnership ; member
Coaticook Board of Trade; I.O.F.,
Royal Guardian, Royal Arcanium ;
Liberal; Methodist. Married Christina
J. Holmes, daughter of William Hol-
mes,, Montreal. Children: Frederic
H., Charles H., Isabella C.
J. H. AUBIN
AUBIN, Joseph Hilaire, East An-
gus, Que. — Born Windsor Mills, April
16, 1885, son of Hilaire and Emilie
(Desaulniers) Aubin, French; E. St.
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke. Aftor
leaving college in 1903 entered em-
ploy as clerk in general store, con-
ducted by father, H. Aubir.. In 1910
purchased said business and since
that date has carried on general store.
In favor of macadamizing streets un-
der loan of Good Roads Act, 1912.
Elected member of East Angus Coun-
cil in 1916. Societies: Knights of
Columbus, C.O.F., A.C.F. Member of
E. T. Automobile Club. Roman Cath-
LOUIS A. AUDET
AUDET, Louis Avila, Magog, Que.
— Born St. Cesaire, Que., Jan. 4,
1857. Son of Jean and Adelaide
(Colin) Audet ; French, ancestors
settled on Isle of Orleans in 1667.
Educated Commercial College at St.
Cesaire and St. Hyacinthe College.
Secretary-Treasurer town and" town-
ship of Magog, and School Boards of
same place; Mayor of Magog; Justice
of Peace; Vice-President Board of
Trade. I.O.F., Catholic Order of For-
esters, C.M.B.A. ; Conservative ; Ro-
man Catholic. Studied notarial pro-
fession with Notary Tache, St. Hya-
cinthe, and J. H. Lefevbre, Water-
loo. Admitted to profession in 1882
and first practiced at Mansonville ;
began practice in Magog, 1883; has
charge of Government Fish Hatchery
at Magog. Constructed and owned
first waterworks in Magog. Always
interested in good roads, recreation,
music, boating and gardening. Mar-
ried Marie Louise Dorval, daughter
of J. H. Dorval, Montreal, Oct. 21,
1882. Children, Jean Louis, 1884 ;
Frederic Emile, 1887.
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93
AUSTIN, Frederick J., 32 Dufferin Dunn his mill property, installing
Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. - - Born at electric light for the village and has
Limerick, Ireland, Oct. 1, 1840. Son now a grain and feed store; Coun-
of Wm. Austin, Scotch on father's cillor for five years and elected Mayor
side, Irish on mother's side. Educated _
at Bishop's College School, Lennox-
ville; High School, Montreal; Private
School, Montreal ; Medical Faculty,
University of McGill, M.D.C.M. Mc-
Gill; Licentiate of Royal College of
Physicians, Edinburgh; Licentiate of
Royal College of Surgeons, Edin-
burgh; Physician to Sherbrooke Jail;
Member Dominion Medical Associ-
ation; College of Physicians and Sur-
geons; Church of England. Married
Henrietta Clark, daughter of E.
Clark, Sherbrooke, June 15, 1869.
Children, Ethel, born June 5, 1873.
AVER, D. W., Waterville. — Born
Compton, Nov. 4, 1873. Son of D. J.
and Elizabeth Bellam Ayer; descent,
English and American. Educated dis-
trict schools; Postmaster Moe's River
14 years; Secretary-Treasurer Town-
ship of Compton, 2 years. Entered
partnership with father and brother
1896 in glove manufacturing busi-
ness; general store Moe's River,
1902; proprietor Riverside Garage,
1916. Liberal, Universalist. Married
Bertha Mabel Walsh, daughter of
Wm. Henry Walsh, Liverpool, Eng.,
Feb. 18, 1892. Children, Alice Eve-
lyn, 1893; Fred William, 1899; Fran-
ces Elizabeth, 1909.
AYER, Fred A., Frelighsburg, Que.
—Born at Montreal, Feb. 2, 1879.
Son of A. A. Ayer; grandfather,
George Ayer, one of the early set-
tlers in County of Missisquoi. Edu-
cated Montreal High School and at
Grand Ligne. Settled in Frelighsburg
Sept. 1, 1905; from 1905 to 1913
operated one of largest and best
known creamery businesses in the
Eastern Townships, known as the
Missisquoi creameries; in 1910 help-
ed foim a company which bought the
old site of the power plant at Bed-
ford, Que. ; erected a new plant and
furnished the town of Bedford with
electric light until 1916, when town
bought the plant. In 1911 purchased
from the estate of the late Mr. J. A.
FRED A. AYER
for village of Frelighsburg in 1916;
re-elected Mayor by acclamation in
1917; member Masons, Montreal A.
A. Ass., life member ; Conservative ;
Baptist. Married Emma A. Spencer,
daughter of E. E. Spencer, of Fre-
lighsburg, Que., Feb. 20, 1907.
AYLMER, Hon. Henry, Lennox-
ville, Que, 2nd son 7th Baron Ayl-
mer and Mary Aylmer, daughter of
Edward Journeaux. — Born at Mel-
bourne, Que., April 25, 1843; E. at
High School, Montreal, and Royal
Naval College, Portsmouth, England;
married, Oct. 1871, Louisa Blanche
Fannie, daughter of late H. A. Howe,
LL.D., Montreal; served in Canada
militia during Fenian Raid; Lieut.
Royal Marine Artillery, for 12 years-
advocate 1882, successfully practised
as such at Melbourne for many years;
joint prothy. District of St. Francis,
1898; sheriff 1900, office at Sher-
brooke ; Supt. training camp, Peta-
wawa, 1909; organized Richmond
Field Battery 1876 and held command
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irand, Sherbrooke, Que., 1878; Ro-
man Catholic. Children, Joseph-De-
nouville, born 1881; Charles-Emile,
1883; Leonidas, born in 1890.
HON. HENRY AYLMER
of same till Nov., 1887, when he re-
tired with rank of Lieut.-Col.; com-
manded Can Wimbledon rifle team,
1877; received long service decor-
ation, 1902; was Pres. local branch
Soc. for Prev. C. to A. and a trustee
Bishop's College, Lennoxville, and of
King's Hall, Compton; M.P. for Rich-
mond and Wolfe, 1874-78; Liberal,
Anglican.
B
BACHAND, Leonidas Charles,
M.D., Physician, Sherbrooke, Qua. —
Born at St. Pie, Que., Oct. 6, 1854,
son of late J. C. Bachand, N.P., Reg-
istrar County Bagot, Que. Educated:
College, St. Hyacinthe; Victoria Col-
lege, Cobourg, (M.D. 1878), prac-
tised, Coaticook; some time Mayor
of Coaticook; ex-President Board of
Trade; ex-Chairman School Commis-
sioners; Mayor of Sherbrooke, 1908;
appointed Coroner District of St.
Francis; co-proprietor L'Etoile de
L'Est; came to Sherbrooke, 1899.
Married Marie Agnes Georgine Cam-
irand, daughter of late H. 0. Cam-
DR. L. C. BACHAND
BACHAND, Leonidas, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Coaticook, Oct. 13,
1890, son of Dr. L. C. Bachand and
M. A. Georgine Camirand; French-
Canadian. Educated: Classical course,
St. Charles Seminary, L.B., law
course, one year at McGill; two at
Laval; LL.B. Laval; Notary Public;
member of the "Choeur de la Cathed-
rale de Sherbrooke" ; honorary mem-
ber of the 54th's mess; Liberal;
Roman Catholic.
BACHAND, Chs.-Emile, 38 Laur-
ier Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Coaticook, Que., Sept. 10, 1884, son
of Dr. L. C. Bachand and Geor-
gine (Camirand) Bachand ; French-
Canadian. Educated at St. Charles
Seminary, Sherbrooke; Ste. Marie's
College, Montreal; Laval University,
Montreal; B.S. and L.L.M.; advocate;
Pres. Sherbrooke Real Estate Co.,
Sherbrooke; Director of the Cie.
d'Immeubles du Plateau Camirand,
Sherbrooke; officer 54th Regiment,
rank, Captain; Joint Prothonotary of
the Superior Court and clerk of the
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
95
peace; Commissioner of the Superior
Court; member Catholic School Com-
missioners; member City Board of
Kevisors, member 54th Regiment
Mess; Liberal; Roman Catholic. Mar-
ried Jeanne Emilie Codere, daughter
of Eugene Codere, of Sherbrooke,
May 3, 1910. Children: Pierre, born
in 1911; Francoise, born in 1912;
Jacques, born 1914.
BACHAND, Dr. J. Denonville, St.
Johnsbury, Vt. — Born at Coaticook,
Que., Nov. 15, 1882, son of Dr. L. C.
uachand; French. Educated: Coati-
cook, Sherbrooke, Boston, Mass.,
Philadelphia, Pa.; dentist, Tuff's Col-
lege Dental School, Peeso's Post
Graduate School; appointed member
of Vermont Dental State Board and
riygiene, 1913-14 and as Vermont
delegate to the Province of Quebec;
1916 appointed delegate to the State
of Massachusetts; elected, 1913,
rftate Chief Ranger for N. Y. and
Vermont C.O.F. ; President of the
Franco-American Club of Vermont;
honorary member of the Lafayette
Club of St. Alban's and the Club Can-
adien of Rutland ; member of the
Commercial Club of St. Johnsbury;
honorary member of the Society
d'Odontologie French-Canadian; Re-
publican; Roman Catholic. Married
Juliette C. Cormier, daughter of Z.
P. Cormier, Sherbrooke, Que. Child-
ren: Gaston, 12 years; Yvette, 8
years.
BAILEY, Harry Clyde, Cookshire,
Que. — Born at Roxbury, Vt., Dec. 22,
1868, son of Orin Dudley, legally
adopted by Seth M. Bailey, grand-
father, when a child; English. Edu-
cated: Public School and Bury Acad-
emy; general farming, specializing in
Jersey cattle, Shropshire and Dorset
sheep; Captain (Acting Major) D.
Squadron 7th Hussars; member Agri-
cultural Society Compton County;
A.F. & A.M.; Civilian Rifle Associ-
ation ; Conservative ; Protestant.
Married Beatrice Bowen, daughter of
A. F. Bowen, of Lennoxville, June
18, 1890. Children: Reginald C., born
1891; Edna M., born 1895; Vivian H.,
born 1898, (deceased 1908), Orin
F., born 1900; Arthur R., born 1902;
Nellie B., born 1912.
BAKER, Joel Homer, Frelighsburg,
Que. — Born at Dunham, Que., Jan.
19, 1862, son of William C. and
Mary A. (Clement) Baker; English;
ancestors came from Massachusetts
and settled at Dunham, Que., in 1799;
his grandfather William Baker being
in his 12th year; family stood by
British cause in the Revolution and
came to Canada as U. E. Loyalists.
Educated: Dunham Academy and
Military College, Kingston, Ont.;
Captain; Collector of Customs and
Immigration Inspector; I.O.O.F. ;
Conservative; Anglican.
BAKER, Charles Edward, Dunham,
Que. — Born at Dunham, Que., Feb.
15, 1842, son of Edward (Eliza Dun-
ning) Baker; English, U. E. Loyalist;
grandfather, Joseph Baker, was born
in Massachusetts and came with his
family to Vermont, and shortly
moved to Dunham; when he died he
donated land to the Episcopal Church
and cemetery at Dunham. Educated:
Dunham Academy; succeeded father
as farmer on homestead property in
Dunham village, consisting of 200
acres of tillable land, paying special
attention to breeding registered Hoi-
stein dairy cattle and general farm-
ing; one of Missisquoi County's well
known and prosperous farmers, al-
ways a strong supporter of the Con-
servative party, temperance reform
and all matters pertaining to local
improvements, advocate of better
highways and more advanced methods
of education, etc. ; was member of
Home Guards during Fenian Raid in
1871, taking part in battle at Eccles
Hill, in 1871; certificate from Mon-
treal Military College; Asst. Post-
master at Dunham; School Commis-
sioner Dunham, retired director Mis-
sissquoi Co. Agricultural Society ;
Conservative ; Methodist. Married
Helen C. Ford, daughter of Trueman
Ford, of Dunham, Que., Oct. 14,
1869. Children: Edward F., born
1871; Anna B., born 1875; Carrie E.,
born 1878; Mary C. and Marion E.
(twins) 1880; Charles H., born 1883.
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
BAKER, William Wayman, Len-
noxville, Que. - - Born in England,
Aug. 12, 1853, son of John and Susan
(Wayman) Baker, English, parents
coming to Lennoxville in 1854; E.
at public schools; for some years en-
gaged in farming at Compton, later
was employed as telegraph operator,
G.T.R., resigned in 1891 and accepted
Lennoxville secretaryship in 1892 ;
Councillor at Lennoxville 5 years ;
Sec.-Treas. Lennoxville and Ascot
since 1892; societies, A.F. & A.M.,
I.O.O.F., Conservative, Anglican ;
married Ida Thompson in 1883; child-
ren, Florence, John, Reginald, Rob-
ert, Basil and Helen.
EUGENE O. BALDWIN
BALDWIN, Eugene Orson, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Barford, Que.,
July 1, 1866, son of Orzo O. (ex-
M.L.A.) and Nancy J. (Piper) Bald-
win, daughter of Rev. Sherburn
Piper; English; ancestors traced back
to A.D. 672 and even earlier on the
continent and connected by marriage
with William the Conqueror and the
daughter of Alfred the Great, coming
from Bucks Co., England, to Connec-
ticut, about 1638 and later to Ver-
mont, finally settling in Barnston,
1799; E. at Bishop's College, Lennox-
ville; engaged in the civil service,
educational work and in rearing pure
bred jersey cattle, having at present
one of the largest herds in Canada;
Independent. Spiritualist. Married
Alice M. French, daughter of John
French, Flanders, May 22, 1889 ;
children, Blanche, March 10, 1894,
at Dixville, and died in Paris, Aug. 8,
1912.
BALDWIN, Porter Lloyd, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born March 26, 1868,
son of Parker T. and Annie M. (Nor-
ton) Baldwin; English descent. Edu-
cated: Coaticook Academy; conducted
hardware business in Nashville, Mich.,
t\\o years, afterwards cashier in Ne-
well bank, Newell, Iowa; entered
business in Coaticook with his father
under firm name, P. T. Baldwin &
Son, wholesale grain and feed; form-
ed firm of Baldwin and Paige, Coati-
cook, wholesale and retail grocers;
sold out and entered partnership
with T. Rowell & Sons in Sherbrooke
under name of Rowell, Son & Co.,
wholesale confectioners; in 1907
bought interest in firm of A. H. Cum-
mings & Sons, forming limited com-
pany under name of A. H. Cummings
& Son, Ltd., lumber manufacturers
of which firm he is at present secre-
tary and treasurer; Councillor Mu-
nicipality of Coaticook; trustee Coati-
cook School Board; Past Grand Mas-
ter I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M.; Knight
Templar; P.G.P., Knights of Pythias;
Anglican, Liberal; married, Oct. 6,
1891, Susie E. Miller, of Newell,
Iowa; children, Paul T., Allan M.,
Kenneth Norton, and Elizabeth
Lloyd.
BALDWIN, Bruce Robert, Dixville,
Que. — Born Dixville, May 24, 1842,
son of Iva and Susan (Glover) Bald-
win ; English ; served twenty years on
Dixville Council; Mayor several
terms, also Warden; School Commis-
sioner and Justice of the Peace ;
Postmaster since 1890; Independent;
Anglican. Purchased store from J.
Mayhew in 1887. Married Armiellah
Humphrey, Dec. 29, 1863. Children:
Helen M., born 1865.
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CHAS. E. BALDWIN
BALDWIN, Chas. Edgar, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, April
27, 1861, son of Isaac and Lucretia
(Glover) Baldwin; English, ancestors
came from Connecticut in 1799, and
settled in Barnston. The Baldwins
originally came from England and
John Baldwin settled in Connecticut
in 1638. His son was Nathaniel and
then came Samuel, and his son Levi
was the first of family to come to
Eastern Townships in 1799. His son
was Richard, grandfather of the sub-
ject of this sketch. Educated: Coati-
cook Academy. Engaged in farming
near Coaticook many years, special-
ized in live stock raising and dairy-
ing; farm took 2nd prize in Stan stead
County in Dominion farm competi-
tion ; sold property to George W.
Paige and was appointed Collector of
Customs, Coaticook, 1908; twelve
customs officers at local branch re-
port to this port of entry; Mr. Bald-
win won Daily Record contest 1898
for most popular farmer in Eastern
TownsMps; many years member Bar-
ford Council; served as Mayor 15
years; Warden Stanstead County,
1900; Chairman Industrial Commit-
tee Coaticook Board of Trade; mem-
ber A.F. & A.M., also I.O.O.F.; Lake
Lyster Fish and Game Club; Moun-
tain Fish and Game Club. Methodist;
Liberal. Married Lilla A. Stokes, of
Bury, Que., Nov. 11, 1885. Children:
Louise M., 1889; Hilda C., 1894 ;
Dora C., 1900.
WILLIS K. BALDWIN
BALDWIN, Willis Keith. — Born at
Baldwin's Mills, Que., March 17,
1857, son of John P. and Jeannette
M. (Baker) Baldwin; English; U. E.
Loyalists; grandfather, Levi Baldwin
came from Connecticut and settled in
Barnston about 1800. Educated :
Stanstead Wesleyan College; ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace 1913;
Postmaster many years; succeeded
father in business as mill owner,
said mill having been in the Baldwin
family for upwards of one hundred
years;, merchant, capitalist; Director
Canadian Crocker Wheeler Co.; Dir-
ector Southern Canada Power Co.
and various smaller concerns both in
Canada and U. S. ; large real estate
owner in the Eastern Townships and
Northern Vermont, largely timber
limits, 12,000 acres (freehold) ; made
generous offers to municipalities for
macadam road building, donated
$1,000 when road was built from
Baldwin's Mills to Stanstead; socie-
ties, I.O;O.F. and I.O.F., life gov. Ver-
dun Hospital ; Independent Con-
servative; Congregationalist. Married
Lill Mead Ferrin, daughter of Mar-
tin Ferrin, Holland, Vt., March 17,
1881. Childrep: Harold F., born
1886; Mead H., born 1891.
Address: Baldwin's Mills, Que.
BALDWIN, Pardon Wilcox. — Born
at Stanstead, Que., Sept. 29, 1877,
son of Eugene A. and Adele (Wil-
cox) Baldwin. Educated: Stanstead
Wesleyan College; Councillor; A.F.
& A.M., Conservative; Methodist.
Married Ethel F. Peck, daughter of
Geo. Peck, Beebe, Que., Oct. 5, 1898.
Children: Beatrice M., 1899; Eugene
C., 1901; Richard E., 1907; Mary E..
born 1906. Address: Stanstead, Que.
BALL, Joseph Hugill, Knowlton
Landing. — Born at East Bolton, April
30, 1858, son of Ezra G. and Lucv
H. (Rexford) Ball; English, grand-
father came to Barnston from Con-
necticut about 1805, later settling
near point now known as Knowlton's
Landing. Educated: Public Schools;
as young man purchased present farm
property overlooking Sargent's Bay;
many years councillor East Bolton;
member Brome Agricultural Society;
Liberal; Methodist. Married Ella J.
daughter of Wm. Oliver. Barnston,
Dec. 20, 1888. Children: Eva H. K.,
1906; Chas. R., 1908.
BALL, Benjamin Pomeroy. — Born
Sherbrooke, Que., March 7, 1860, son
of Albert Phelps and Mary Lee (Pom-
eroy) Ball; English. Educated: Stan-
stead College; proprietor of The
Globe Suspender Co., Rock Island,
which does an extensive business
throughout the country; member Gol-
den Rule Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Stan-
sttad; Liberal; Methodist. Married
Anna Priscilla, daughter of Rev.
Sheldon Young, of Belleville, Ont.,
May 20, 1896. Address: Rock Island,
Que.
BALL, William Lee, Winnipeg,
Man. - - Born at Sherbrooke, Que.,
Feb. 7, 1851, son of Albert P. and
Mary (Lee) Ball, English; all four
branches of the family Ball, Pomrov,
Lee and Phelps came from N. E.
States some time after the rev. war;
E. at Stanstead Academy and Gram-
mar School, Chelsea, Mass.; entered
the service of the Eastern Townships
Bank in 1871 continuing with that
bank till amalgamation with the Can.
Bank of Commerce in 1912, remain-
ing with the latter one year, round-
ing out 42 years service in Canadian
banking; later with the Finance Dent,
of the Dominion Government for
some time in charge of "Advances to
banks on grain securities" and at
present Inspector of Taxation "Busi-
ness Profits War Tax" for Western
Ontario and Manitoba; Manitoba
Club, St. Charles County Club; Con-
servative, Protestant ; children, Sid-
ney Haskell, b. 1879; Mary Pomroy,
b. 1881; Frank Lee, b. 1883; Albert
Ransome, b. 1891.
BALL, Erastus Phelps, D.V.S. —
Born at Stanstead, Aug. 2, 1863, son
of Albert P. and Mary L. (Pomeroy)
Ball; English. Educated: Stanstead
College, Montreal Veterinary College,
McGill University; upon graduation
1884 opened veterinary office at Lee
Farm, Rock Island; on decease of his
father, took over Lee Farm, giving
special attention to pure bred stock,
standard bred trotters, Jersey and
Guernsey cattle, owned first regis-
tered Kentucky bred trotting stallion,
the Lee Farm stock having gained a
\vide reputation ; Justice of the Peace ;
Councillor Rock Island ; Trustee S. W.
College; Trustee Haskell Free Lib-
rary; Director E.T.A.A.; Trustee
Crystal Lake Cemetery, etc. ; Member
Golden Rule Lodge, A.F. & A.M.,
C.O.F. ; Liberal; Congregationalist.
Married Florence Caswell, deceased.
1909. Married Georgia A. Jordan,
daughter of Geo. E. Adams, Coati-
cook, 1913; one daughter, Florence
Phelps Ball, 1909.
Address: Rock Island, Que.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
BALL, Henry Tenney, Rock Island,
Que. -- Born at Rock Island, Que.,
July 18, 1871, son of Albert P. and
Mary L. (Pomeroy) Ball; English.
Educated : Stanstead College ; Collec-
tor of Customs at Rock Island, Que.,
for seven years, 1905 to 1912; A.F.
& A.M. and R.A.M., K.T. Congrega-
tionalist. Married Mary T. Crocker,
Newcastle, N.B., Sept. 7, 1910. Chil-
dren: Henrietta E., and May E.
BARLOW, Horace Frederick, Ma-
gog, Que. — Born at Waterville, Que.,
Nov. 11, 1849, son of Horace M. and
Rachel (Glidden) Barlow; English;
father was born at North Stratford,
N.H., and came to Canada when a
young man, settling at Waterville,
Quo. Educated: Public Schools,
Cookshire Academy; general mer-
chant, formerly in business at Len-
noxville and Hatley. Independent ;
Protestant. Married Alice F. Parker,
daughter of Joel Parker, at Hatley,
Que., Sept. 2, 1888.
BARNETT, Edgar C. — Born at
Dunkin, Que., Feb. 21, 1865, son of
Charles W. and Luann (Brown) Bar-
nett' Scotch-Irish, ancestor, John
Barnett, of Londonderry, Ireland,
came to Londonderry, N.H., 1720.
first Canadian ancestor, Capt. Benj
Barnett, who settled at Sutton, 1796.
Educated: Elementary and Model
Schools; at present Inspector of Im-
migration; taught school; author;
farmer; member Town Council; Con-
servative ; Adventist. Married Rose
E., daughter of Alfred S. Turner.
West Bolton, Nov. 20, 1889. Child-
ren: Chas. A., 1890; Mildred A.,
1892; Lena G., 1894; Eric V., 1897;
Lillis A., 1899; Merle E., 1901; John
A., 1903; Lome E., 1904; Ben. M.,
1906; Lucetta K., 1907; Errol L.
1909; Thelma W., 1912.
Address: Highwater, Que.
BARRINGTON, Frederick, Water-
loo, Que. — Born at Bristol, England,
June 20, 1854, son of John and Eliza
(Cloutier) Barrington; English. Edu-
cated: Friar's Nat. School, Bristol ;
came to Canada in 1871, became ap-
prenticed to Henry Sweet, a leading
house decorator; built his present
store in 1904, dealing exclusively in
house decorating goods; gives special
attention to remodelling and decor-
ating churches and public buildings,
FREDERICK BARRINGTON
and is one of the best known men in
his line in the Province of Quebec
and Ontario; Member of Waterloo
Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M., I.O.F.,
C.O.F., and R.T. of T.; Methodist;
Liberal. Married Melinda V. Holland,
Nov. 22, 1876. Children: Frederick
H., 1878: John H., 1880; Mary Pearl
1882; Grace L., 1885.
BARTER, Andrew, Marbleton, Que
— Born at Bury, Que., March 30,
1865, son of Henry and Jane (Ellis)
Barter; English; came from Sals-
bury, Eng., 1837, and settled in
Fury; member School Commissioner;
Board of Trade; dealer in pulpwood
and lumber ; member C.O.F. ; Angli-
can. Married Cora J. Westmnn, Mar-
bleton, Aug. 23, 1895. Children :
Freda A.,, Kathleen, Doris.
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BARTHOLOMEW, William John, teen years; A.F. & A.M.; I.O.O.F.;
Sawyerville, Que. — Born at Framp- Independent; Advent. Married Helen
ton, Que., Sept., 1872, son of John Robinson, daughter of the late Cap-
and Agnes (Ross) Bartholomew; tain Robinson, at Dunham, June 30,
Irish and Scotch descent. Educated: 1885. Children, Hazel E. R., 1896.
Public Schools; some years engaged
in railroad work with C.P.R. and
G.T.R., Montreal, later establishing
at Sawyerville as barber; Secretary
Village of Sawyerville; School
Commissioner 1913, re-elected 1914;
charter member Eaton Valley Lodge,
I.O.O.F.; Court Sawyerville, I.O.F.,
Court Sunbeam, C.O.F. ; acted in ca-
pacity of secretary for all three
lodges; Anglican, Conservative. Mar-
ried, Sept., 1902, to Bertha M. Har-
per, of St. Malachie, Que. Children:
Cora W., Ulan H. and Aubrey R.
BARTLETT, Russel Hawker, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Que., July 1, 1887, son of Henry and
Martha (Hawker) Bartlett; English,
father born in England. Educated:
Sherbrooke High School; after leav-
ing school was with R. Johnston,
grocer, for three years; with Sher-
brooke St. Ry. Co. for four years;
with the Dominion Express Co. (Mon-
treal) for one year. In 1911 entered
into partnership with J. D. Bush,
manufacturers of house furnishings,
etc., Wellington St.; member I.O.O.F.,
Knights Pythias; East Sherbrooke
Snowshoe Club; Independent Con-
servative; Protestant. Married Lillie
M. Shoarn, daughter of John Shearn,
Sherbrooke, Oct. 14, 1913. Children:
John Russell, born Aug. 28, 1914.
BATES, Hiram, George, Sutton,
Que. — Born at Sutton, Feb. 3, 1852,
son of Orrin and Aurilla (Hawley)
Bates; English; grandfather, Eben
Bates, came from Massachusetts and
settled at Sutton about 1814. Edu-
cated: Public Schools; many years
with C. P. JR. as bridge and building
foreman; since 1911 in charge bridge
and road work for Sutton Township
Council; member Sutton Township
Council, nine years; Mayor, 1909-
1910, resigned 1911; Postmaster at
Alva, Que., till office was closed;
President Brome County Agr. Soc.,
1909 ; Director of said society for six-
LT.-COL. L. A. BAYLEY
BAYLEY, Lewis Albert, Lieut.-Col.
Dry Goods Merchant, 105-107 Wel-
lington St., Sherbrooke, Que.; Direc-
tor Nova Scotia Minin? Co. Born at
Compton, Que., Feb. 11, 1863, son of
Phineas Josiah and Margaret (Bur-
beck) Bayley. Educated: Hatley
Academy; Coaticook and Derby Cen-
tre; in dry goods store Lowell, Mass.,
1883-1886; with Shepherd & Norwell,
Boston, two years; came to Sher-
brooke, 1888, and entered employ of
R. D. Morkill & Co., dry goods mer-
chants; succeeded this firm in busi-
ness, 1890, but changed name to L.
A. Bayley; his establishment is now
one of the largest of its kind in the
Eastern Townships; completed a large
commodious building to accommodate
his rapidly growing business, 1912;
incorporated as Bayley's Ltd., 1917;
ex-President Moore Carpet Co., Sher-
brooke; member Sherbrooke Board of
Trade; President, 1902-1904; Presi-
dent E.T.A.A., 1914-1915; delegate
to 5th Congress Chambers of Com-
merce of the Empire, Montreal, 1903,
a Governor Sherbrooke Protestant
Hospital, and former chairman of
Executive Board; joined 53rd Regi-
ment, Sherbrooke, 1889; Captain,
April, 1908; Major, 1911; Lieut.-
Col., O.C., 1915. Married Malkena
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McKechnie, daughter of Malcolm Mc-
Kechnie, for many years a prominent
merchant, Sherbrooke, April 30,
1889; one son, Allan, born 1894.
Clubs: St. George's, Sherbrooke Curl-
ing Club (President three years; Dir-
ector fifteen years) ; Madawaska Fish
and Game (Director since 1910)
Anglo-American Fish and Game. An-
glican (Warden St. Peter's Church.)
BAYLEY, Clayton Foster, Beebe,
Que. — Born at Newport, Vt., Jan. 22,
1858, son of Joshua and Orilla R.
(Day) Bayley, English. Educated:
Stanstead Wesleyan College; Post-
master Smith's Mills; later Postmas-
ter Beebe, Que., and Beebe, Vt. ;
Justice of the Peace Orleans County,
Vt. ; conducted general business as
J. Bayley & Son. Member C.O.F. ;
Frontier Club ; Conservative ; Angli-
can. Married Lamia Wood, of Leeds,
Eng., April 1883. Children: Latta 0.,
Grover C. (deceased 1903), Grace
Ruth (deceased 1892).
BEACH, George Mason, Cowans-
ville, Que. — Born at Cowansville,
Que., Nov. 24, 1860, son of Johna-
than and Susan (Brown) Beach; Eng-
lish; grandfather, William Beach,
born in Connecticut, he settled on
the Beach homestead in 1805, before
that date, built and operated the first
wool mill at Cowansville. Educated:
Cowansville Academy, Poughkeepsie
Business College; member Council,
Mayor 1916; Chairman School Board,
President Missisquoi County Agri-
cultural Society; societies, A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F.; Conservative;
Congregationalist. Married Eliza-
beth A. Johnston, daughter of Her-
man Johnston, Clarenceville, Que.,
Oct. 17, 1888. Children: William R.,
b. 1890; Ruth A., b. 1891; Frank J.,
b. 1892; George J., b. 1895 Ella V.,
b. 1897; Constance E., b. 1898; Helen
N., b. 1902; Norman H., b. 1904; Isa-
bell, b. 1908.
BEATON, Neil, Gould, Que.— Born
at Cape Breton Island, June, 1845,
son of Murdo and Ann (McDonald)
Beaton ; Scotch. Came to Township
of Lingwick with parents when six
years old. Educated: Public Schools,
general farming, specialty, Durham
cattle and Clydesdale horses; member
Lingwick Council for six years; mem-
ber Agricultural Society and No. 2
Company 58th Battalion of Infantry
(now disbanded) ; Conservative ;
Presbyterian. Married Maggie Mc-
Crea, daughter of Alex. McCrea, at
Gould, Jan. 5, 1875. Children: Alex-
ander G. S., 1877; Murdoch, 1879;
Ann J., 1880.
BEATTIE, R. Wilson, Inverness,
Que. — Born at Leeds, Que., April 25,
1883, son of Robt. and Sarah (Gul-
liri) Beattie; Irish; grandfather, John
Beattie, came from North of Ireland
and settled in Leeds, where he died.
Educated: Common Schools; after
leaving school entered the lumber bus-
iness, erected saw-mill at Leeds and
conducted the business for seven
yearsj Sold mill in 1911; moved to
Inverness and engaged as travelling
salesman for International Harvester
Co., of Hamilton, Ont. Independent
Liberal; Anglican. Married Emma
Church (died in 1907), 2nd wife,
Annie Cox, daughter of John F. Cox,
of Lysander, Que., March 1, 1910.
Children: Lloyd C., b. 1907; Francis
H., b. 1911.
BEATTY, Harvey, Stanbridge East,
Que. — Born at Stanbridge East, Que.,
Sept. 5, 1849, son of Andrew and
Aurelia (Denis) Beatty; Irish, father
born in North of Ireland, came with
his parents and settled in the Town-
ship of Stanstead. Educated: Stan-
bridge East Academy; as young m
bought hemlock bark for American
markets and later was manufacturer
of cheese boxes on large scale and
lumber business; dealer in butter and
cheese; bought from different cheese
boards in the Province ; during all this-
time was engaged in farming near
Stanbridge; always a strong support-
er of the Conservative party; in favor
of improving the highways of rural
sections by funds rightly expended;
advocate of more practical system of
education in rural sections, always ac-
tive in matters concerning agricul-
ture; President of Stanbridge East
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Board of Trade; Vice-Pres. of
quoi and Rouville Insurance Co. ;
Mayor of Stanbridge Township some
years ago before the division of said
Township; Chairman and School com-
missioner at one time; Pres. of Mis-
sisquoi Agricultural Society, 1914 ;
Vice-President in 1915; County Reg-
istrar, succeeded the late R. N. Dick-
inson; held said office for years, re-
moved upon the Liberal party cominp.
into power; Conservative; Anglican.
Married Auriolia Chandler, daughter
of E. Chandler of Stanbridge East,
Oct. 9, 1872. Children: Minnie, b.
1885; Harry C., b. 1889; three child-
ren died under the age of four years,
during diptheria epidemic of 1876-77.
BEAUCHEMIN, Joseph, N. P.,
Cookshire, Que. -- Born at Beloeil,
Que., Nov. 21, 1839, son of Henri
and Cesarie (Hamel) Beauchemin;
French. Educated: Beloeil Model
School and College, also course at
English School; admitted to practice
of notarial profession, Oct. 15, 1866,
practiced in Huntingdon, Montreal,
Sweetsburg and Cookshire, where he
has been since 1899; for seven years
deputy registrar of Huntingdon
County; Methodist.
BEAUDOIN, Emile, B.A., L.L.B.,
Scotstown, Que. — Born at St. Elzear
de Beauce, Jan. 13, 1889, son of
Romuald and Camille (Lessard)
Beaudoin; French-Canadian. Edu-
cated: College Sainte Anne de La
Pocatiere, Kamouraska, and Laval
University, Quebec; B.A. (1909) and
L.L.B., (1912) Laval; member Cath-
olic Order of Foresters; Roman Cath-
olic; passed exams before Board of
Notaries, July, 1912; is successor to
J. R. Tartre, N.P., Scotstown, Que.;
Lieutenant in "G." Company, 92nd
Regiment of Infantry, commissioned
1910.
BEEBE, H. S., Beebe Jet., Que. —
Born at Derby, Vt., March 4, 1851,
son of Anson and Betsey (.Bodwell)
Beebe; English, came from New
York, among the original settlers of
Beebe, from which the place derives
its name. Educated: Public School
and Academy at Derby, Vt. ; appoint-
ed U.S. Consular Agent, June 1,
1893; Frontier Club, Beebe, Que. ;
Methodist. Married Clara A. Morrill,
Derby, Vt., Dec. 24, 1873. Children:
Annie L., Austin J., John A., Carroll
R., Helen W., Cheney (deceased
1905.)
BEERWORTH, Herbert A., Stan-
stead, Que. — Born at Clarenceville,
Que., Oct. 11, 1854, son of Freder-
ick Beerworth and Eliza Terry ;
Dutch, great grandfather and grand-
mother, John Beerworth and Barbara
Snytler, coming to Canada from Ger-
many. Educated: Clarenceville Dis-
trict School and Academy; second
oldest agent on Passumpsic Division of
Boston and Maine Ry., having acted
in that capacity for 36 years; Con-
servative ; Methodist. Married Ida
Schoolcraft, daughter of Geo. School-
craft, of Stanstead, Que., May 31,
1881. One daughter and two sons,
Edna, Ray and Earle.
BEDEE, Moses H., Knowlton, Que.
— Born at Adamsville, Que., June 12,
1860, sort of Abram H. and Sally
(Bulle) Bedee; English. Educated:
Public Schools and Adamsville Acad-
emy; established jewelry business at
Knowlton, 1886; Pres. E. T. Optical
Ass'n., 1915; member Knowlton
Board of Trade; School Commis-
sioner 1911 to date; President Knowl-
ton Cemetery; I.O.O.F.; C.O.F.; Prot-
estant. Married Martha M. Hunt, at
Knowlton, Jan. 4, 1910.
BEGIN, Omer A., L.L.L. — Born at
Levis, Que., Nov. 7, 1882, son of
Pierre and Emelie Begin; French-
Canadian. Educated: Sacred Heart
Brothers School, St. Charles Semin-
ary, Laval University; Notary Pub-
lic; member St. Jean Baptiste So-
ciety and Knights of Columbus; Lib-
eral; Roman Catholic. Married Juli-
ette, daughter of D. 0. E. Denault,
Sherbrooke, May 15, 1913. One son,
Benoit Guy, Jan. 23, 1915; one dau-
ghter, Elizabeth Cecile, Nov. 19,
1916.
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BEGIN, Wilfrid, M.D., Sherbrooke, brooke News and in 1874 they, also,
Que. — Born at St. George de Wind- published a French weekly "Le Pro-
sor, Jan. 3, 1872, son of Odule Begin gres" until 1878 when the paper was
and Dina Letourneau. Educated: St. amalgamated with the Pionnier; in
1881 he went to Worcester, Mass.,
where in company with his late
brother, Victor Belanger, he pub-
lished "Le Courrier de Worcester" ;
returning to Sherbrooke in January,
1884, he acquired an interest in Le
Progres de L'Est which had been
started during the year before ; on
Jan. 25, 1890, the printing office was
destroyed by fire; since that date he
is the sole publisher of the paper ;
past president E. T. Press Ass'n and
member C.P.A. ; was Sergeant in No.
4 Company 53rd Batt., in active ser-
vice during Fenian Raid of 1870,
joined the Volunteers in 1867 when
DR. WILFRID BEGIN
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke, Laval
University, post graduate N.Y., de-
gree," M.D. ; ex-alderman of the town
of Windsor; ex-School Commissioner
Windsor; C.O.F., Artisans, Alliance
Nationale, etc.; Gaiete Club; Liberal;
Roman Catholic Married Georgette
Forest, daughter of Dr. I. Forest,
Wotton, Oct. 6, 1903. Children:
Jeanne, Gabrielle, Marcelle, Rolland,
Maurice, Simonne.
BELANGER, Louis Arthur, 18
Montreal St., Sherbrooke, Que. -
Born at Ste. Rosalie, Bagot Co.,
Que., May 19, 1850, son of Chas.
Belanger and Angelique Blanchard;
E. at Ste. Rosalie's parochial schools
and English Academy, Sherbrooke;
started as a printer in 1865 with the
Sherbrooke Freeman and the year
after (1866) he pulled off from an
Adam's hand press the first number
of "Le Pionnier de Sherbrooke," the
first French newspaper ever printed
in this part of the country; in 1873,
in company with his brother, L. C.
Belanger, he published the Sher-
LOUIS A. BELANGER
the 53rd went to Cookshire for the
celebration of the first Dominion day
member Alliance Nationale, Cercle
d'Youville and Knights of Columbus,
one of the first members of the
Tuque-Rouge Snowshoe Club, Co-
lumbian Club, Independent Liberal,
Roman Catholic; married Mary Isa-
bel Griffith, daughter of the late John
Griffith, Sherbrooke, Que., Oct. 2,
1889.
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BELANGER, Louis Charles, K.C.,
lawyer, Sherbrooke, Que., son of
Chas. and Angelique (Renault-
Blanchard) Belanger; born at St.
Hyacinthe, Que., May 19, 1840; E.
at College of St. Hyacinthe; one of
the oldest members of St. Francis
district bar; created K. C., 1893;
has been engaged in many important
cases, pleading before the Judicial
Committee of Privy Council in cases
of Mathieu and Wentworth ; many
years member Sherbrooke City Coun-
cil, Aid. and afterwards Mayor, 1895,
and also, in 1900; was honored by
the Duke of Connaught who spent a
short time at his cottage at Rock For-
est, June 18, 1908; unsuccessfully
contested Richmond and Wolfe, 1874,
and Sherbrooke with the late Judge
Hall, Dom. g. e. 1887, and same con-
situency 1890, and again 1897; has
travelled extensively in Europe; mar-
ried, Oct., 1865, Margaret Henrietta
Bradshaw, deceased, January, 1899.
A pioneer journalist of E.T. estab-
lishing Pioneer de Sherbrooke, 1866,
and Progress de L'Est, 1882; founded
P. of Q. Press Ass'n, 1876, and was
first president.
BELANGER, P. Edmund, 4 Lon-
don St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Quebec, Sept. 5, 1877, son of Gedeon
and M. (Roy) Belanger, French; E.
at St. Michael's College and Quebec
Seminary; representative in the East-
ern Townships of the Alphonse Ra-
cine Co., Ltd., of Montreal; Capt. in
54th Regt. of Sherbrooke, Que., Vice-
Pres. for the Province of Quebec of
the United Commercial Travellers of
America; member of the Board of
Trade of Sherbrooke, and Portland,
Me.; societies, Royal Guardians, C.
O.F., U.C.T. of Portland, Me.,
Knights ' of Columbus, St. Francis
Club, 54th Officers' Mess; Liberal,
Catholic; married Anna Thivierge,
daughter of Dr. N. Thiverge, of
Biddeford, Me., April 25, 1904.
P. E. BELANGER
JOHN H. BELL
BELL, John Henry, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Lakefield, Ont., Aug.
17, 1874, son of Christopher and
Fanny (Galbraith) Bell; Irish-Cana-
dian. Educated: Stanstead Wesleyan
College and McGill; after leaving
school started in the wood and coal
business, sold out and went on the
road for 12 years, covering all Can-
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ada; went into real estate business
under name J. H. Bell Realty Co.,
with offices in Vancouver, Ottawa,
Sherbropke, and London, Eng. ; form-
ed B. and L. Mfg. Co., Sherbrooke,
of which he is manager; I.O.F., and
K. P.; St. George's, Sherbrooke, and
Motor Club, London, Eng.; Wolfe
Co. Fish and Game Club; Protestant
Married Iva Maud Long, daughter of
Edward Long, Sherbrooke, April 14,
1897; children, Phyllis Bell, b. Aug.
17, 1902.
BELL, Richard Stephen, West
Shefford, Que. — Born at West Shef-
ford, Que , July 31, 1857, son of
Major Lie-hard E. and Isabella
(Hayes) Bell; Irish. Educated: Pub-
lic School and Knowlton Academy;
general farming; elected Councillor
West Shefford, 1915; Pres. Shefford
County Farmers' Club ; member West
Shefford Board of Trade; member
Shefford County Agricultural Society;
Liberal; Anglican. Married Sarah E.
Cunningham, at Granby, Que., Feb.
10, 1880. Children: Nevada S., b.
1885; Jean O., b. 1890.
BENHAM, Clinton Jesse, Sweets-
burg, Que. - - Born at Sweetsburg,
Oct. 17, 1869, son of Jesse and De-
lilah (Jennings) Benham; English;
grandfather, born in New York State,
came to Sweetsburg when a young
man and settled on farm now owned
by Mr. Benham. Educated: Cowans-
ville. Academy; Councillor since 1900,
Mayor 1910, re-elected Mayor 1915;
appointed J. P., 1909; member Agr'l
Society, pres. 1907; succeeded father
on homestead, situated three miles
from Sweetsburg, Que.; a leading
dairy farmer and successful business
man; I.O.O.F., I.O.F.; Liberal; Angli-
can. Married Rebecca Millar, daugh-
ter of James Millar, West Brome,
Que., Oct. 23, 1895. One daughter,
Pansy L., b. 1898.
BENNETT, John William, Bury,
Que. — Born at Bury, Feb. 4, 1851,
son of Thomas and Jane (Fields)
Bennett; Irish, father coming to Can-
ada and settling in Compton County
in 1837. Educated: Public Schools;
engaged in farming several years and
later in lumbering; went to Brandon.
Man., in 1887 and returned to Comp-
ton County in 1 890, remaining in
Bury till 1893 when he went to
Beecher Falls, Vt., returning in
1896; connected for 17 years with St.
Maurice Lumber Co.; Councillor New-
port Township. 1887; Councillor,
Bury, 1901-7; Mayor, 1906-7; Sec.-
Treas Bury 1891 to 1893, and again
resumed office in 1910, succeeding
late C. H. Tambs; also, Sec.-Treas.
for School Commissioners since 1910;
Anglican ; Conservative. Married
Louisa Murray, of Bury, June, 1879.
BERNARD, Edward S., Col., Rich-
mond, Que. — Born at Shipton, June
2, 1846, son of Ralph Mountague
James Bernard and Elizabeth Oldfield
Wells. Educated: St. Francis College;
former President of Peoples' Tele-
phon Company; ex-Pres. Richmond
Co. Agricultural Society; Councillor
and Mayor of town of Richmond; past
President of Richmond Board of
Trade ; Quebec Land Surveyor ;
Lieut.-Colonel, Hon. Lieut.-Col. of
171st Regiment, C.E.F. ; Hon. Presi-
dent Patriotic Society, Richmond;
Hon. Chairman, Red Cross; Conser-
vative; Anglican. Married Francis
Dorothea Cleeve, daughter of F. C.
Cleeve, of Richmond, July 31, 1894.
BERTRAND, Jean Athanase, Farn-
ham, Que. — Born at Iberville, Que.,
Jan. 20, 1874, son of Joseph and
Eliza (Bouchard) Bertrand. Edu-
cated: Iberville College and St. Al-
ban's (Vt.) College; C.P.R. agent at
various points being appointed freight
and passenger agent, Farnham, in
1912; member Farnham Board of
Trade Council; Knights of Columbus;
Order of Railroad Telegraphers; Lib-
eral; Roman Catholic. Married Alice
Lamoureux, of Stanbridge Station,
at Bedford, Que., Jan. 20th, 1903.
Children: Charlotte, b. 1905; Mar-
guerite, b. 1908; Catherine, b. 1909;
Ruth, b. 1910; Paul-Roch, b. 1912.
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BERTRAND, Dr. Fred, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Isle Verte, Oct. 9,
1881, son of Achille Bertrand and
Elizabeth Mignault; French-Canad-
ian. Educated: Levis and Ste. Marie
Colleges, Montreal; Laval University,
Montreal; M.D. and Surgeon; gradu-
DR. FRED. BERTRAND
ated at Laval, 1905; followed post
graduate courses for surgery in the
post graduate school and hospital,
New York, for term in 1912, and
again in 1915; in 1909 appointed a
member of the staff of the St. Vin-
cent de Paul Hospital; Sherbrooke
Board of Trade; Alliance Nationale,
Ass'n. Can. American, St. Joseph du
Canada; St. Joseph de Sherbrooke,
C.O.O.F.; Roman Catholic. Married
Stella Gamache, daughter of E. Ga-
mache, Ottawa, Oct. 3, 1907. Child-
ren: Guy, b. July 15, 1908.
BEST, Hiram Alexander, Bedford,
Que. — Born at Sutton, Que., May 17,
1866, son of Charles J. and Susan
(Seale) Best; Scotch; ancestors
among first settlers at St. Armand,
Que., great grandfather, Jacob Best,
being first E. T. ancestor. Educated :
Public Schools, Dunham Academy,
business college, Montreal; as young
man entered employ Gilmour Paint
Co., Bedford, as salesman for Eastern
Townships and Province; 1896, pur-
chased stock, name and goodwill and
leased the plant; conducted business
till 1912 when he purchased the plant
located at Upper Bedford, changing
nor M., 1912.
HIRAM A. BEST
name to "The Best Paint Company,"
Mr. Best has been Chairman Bed-
ford School Board since 1911; Presi-
dent Board of Trade, 1914-15; Angli-
can; Conservative. Married Myrtle
Hitchcock, daughter of James Hitch-
cock, Bedford, Sept. 1, 1898. One
daughter, Evelyn M., b. 1912.
BIEBER, Herbert Egmont, Rich-
mond, Que. — Born at Lincoln, Eng.,
April 16, 1874, son of Herbert E. and
May E. (Lyall) Bieber; English, fath-
er born in London, Eng., 1845, came
to Lennoxville, 1881, mother English,
born in England, 1853. Educated :
Bishop's College School, Lennoxville,
and Lincoln College, Sorel, Que. ;
1889-1890, with Edison General Elec-
tric Co., Sherbrooke; 1891, entered
The Molson Bank, Montreal, trans-
ferred to Sorel, Brockville, Sorel,
Montreal, Quebec, Victoriaville, Sim-
coe, Ont. ; 1907 came to Richmond as
manager branch of The Molson's
Bank; director Richmond Co. Agr'l.
Soc. ; member St. Francis Lodge, No.
15, A.F. & A.M.; Anglican, Liberal;
married Edith M. Henry, daughter of
J. W. Henry, of Quebec, June 5, 1901.
Children: Arthur H., 1902; Mar jorie
E., 1904; Ernest Tobin, 1906; Elea-
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HERBERT E. BIEBER
BISHOP, Milan Curtis, Bishop's
Crossing, March 11, 1864, son of Sid-
ney and Mary (Rich) Bishop; Eng-
lish. Educated: Public Schools; elect-
ed to Dudswell Township Council,
1908, and served until 1914; pro-
Mayor, also School Commissioner ;
real estate valuator, etc. ; I.O.O.F.,
Independent; Methodist. Married
Margaret McAulay, East Dudswell,
Nov. 16, 1893. One son, Archie W.
BISHOP, Frederick Cornelius, Ma-
jor, Bishop's Crossing, Que. — Born at
Bishop's Crossing, 1870, son of Hollis
and Corrinne (Daigneau) Bishop.
Educated: Public Schools; Major com-
manding A. Squadron, 7th Hussars;
Conservative; Methodist; connected
for many years with various lumber
concerns as millwright, etc., and
later with Bishop & Evans, Bishop's
Crossing. Married Bessie H. Mc-
Cubbin, Bury, Que., Sept. 4, 1900.
Children: Verlie E., Dalton M.
BISHOP, William Mauser, Marble-
ton, Que. — Born at Marbleton, Nov.
5, 1852, son of J. B. and Matilda
(Hart) Bishop; English. Educated:
Public Schools; member Wolfe Co.
Agricultural Society ; Postmaster
since 1892; Bailiff Superior Court;
C.O.F. ; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Florence M. Hunt, Bury, Que.,
1882. Children: Austin W., Beatrice
F., Blanche E., Raymond D., Syl-
via G.
BISHOP, Homer Grovener, Marble-
ton, Que. — Born at Marbleton, Que.,
Sept. 28, 1848, son of Amos P. and
Allennetta (Ward) Bishop; appoint-
ed Sec.-Treas. Dudswell Township,
1880; upon incorporation of Marble-
ton village, 1896, appointed Sec.-
Treas. of Village and School Board,
holding office since; member of Board
of Trade, and also Board of Health;
Conservative ; Methodist. Married,
first, Annette Saunders, deceased,
1883; second, Mrs. Christina Morri-
son (nee Christina Nicholson), Gould,
Que., 1891. Children: Gertrude M.,
Albert H., Lee S., E. S., L. E.,
Kenneth E., Neil J. R., Ruby R. J.
BISHOP, Curtis Guy, Marbleton,
Que. — Born at Marbleton, Que., Aug.
21, 1886, son of Curtis and Ellen
(Armitage) Bishop; English. .Edu-
cated: Model School; member Board
of Councillors, Board of Trade,
County Agricultural Society; Direc-
tor Farmers' Club; importer and
dealer of registered Durham cattle;
A.F. & A.M. ; Conservative ; Angli-
can. Married Ida H. Bailey, Leeds
Village, Que., Oct. 31, 1907. One
son, Dean Roberts.
BISHOP, Austin W., Marbleton,
Que. — Born at Marbleton, Que., Sept.
30, 1883, son of Wm. M. and Flor-
ence M. (Hunt) Bishop; English de-
scent, New England ancestry coming
to Dudswell as pioneers. Educated:
Public Schools of district; for several
years carried on extensive business as
dealer in pulp, lumber, etc., buying
along Quebec and Maine Central
and shipping to American market ;
member firm of Barter & Bishop,
lumber dealers, Marbleton; purchaser
of large timber limits in various see-
tions of Southern Quebec; member
Marbleton Board of Trade ; officer
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
C.O.F., Court Triumph, Marbleton;
member Nicolet Fish and Game. Club;
Anglican; Independent in politics.
BISHOP, Barnabus R., Marbleton,
Que. — Born at Marbleton, Que., Aug.
20, 1844, son of Amos P. and Alle-
netta (Ward) Bishop; English de-
scent, through pioneer Bishop family
coming to townships from New Eng-
land in 1800. Educated: Public
Schools; engaged for several years in
general farming and stock raising ;
later formed partnership with Os-
mond Parker, of Franconia, N.H.,
firm known as Parker & Bishop, con-
tinuing many "years and dissolved in
1911; since that date engaged as lum-
ber dealer, supplying mills and ship-
ping largely to American market ;
member Marbleton Council, 1898 to
1912; Mayoi 1902; Commissioner of
Commissioners' Court, Township of
Dudswell for 28 years; member Vic-
toria Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Sher-
brooke; Methodist; Liberal. Married,
June 28, 1870, Amanda Carr, Cook-
shire, Que. Children: Stewart W.,
Lewis P., Leslie C.
CAPT. GUY D. BISHOP
BISHOP, Captain Guy D., Bishop's
Crossing, Que. — Born at Bishep's
Crossing, Que., March 8, 1876, son
of Hollis and Corrine (Daigneau)
Bishop, descent, English. First set-
tled in Connecticut, then in Burling-
ton, Vt., came to Canada in 1800,
settling in the wilderness at place
now known as Bishop's Crossing. Edu-
cated: Public Schools; Captain "A,"
Squadron, 7th Hussars, having quali-
fied at St. Johns Military School;
Li. --tenant, 1909; Captain, 1913 ;
field officers' certificate at Ottawa,
1914; Conservative; Anglican; for
several years engaged in farming at
Dudswell, later (1910) entered into
business at Ottawa in artistic sign
painting, lettering, etc. Volunteered
for overseas service and Went to
front as Captain in 5th C.M.R. (See
military section.)
BISSONNET, Alfred Prosper, ex.
M.L.A., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
St. Charles, Que., July 2, 1851, son of
Jerome Bissonnet and Josepte Cour-
temanche. Educated: St. Hyacinthe's
Seminary; Collector Provincial Rev-
enue; M.L.A. for Stanstead from
1904 until 1913; Councillor for Stan-
stead Plain, for 20 years, and church
warden for 15 years; C.M.B.A.,
Knights of Columbus and Alliance
Club, St. Francis Whist Club, Stan-
stead Reading Club, and Madawaska
Fishing Club and Pinnacle Fishing
Club: Liberal; Roman Catholic. Mar-
ried Elizabeth J. Mullins, daughter of
John Mullins, of Stanstead Plain,
Nov. 5, 1876. One son and three
daughters.
BISSONNET, Alfred Joseph, M.
L.A., Rock Island, Que. - - Born at
Stanstead Plain, Que., Dec. 14, 1880,
son of Prosner Alfred and Elizabeth
(Mullins) Bissonnet. Canadian. Edu-
cated: St. Charles Seminary, Sher-
brooke, Que. ; after leaving school
was clerk in his father's general
store, at Stanstead Plain for 8 years;
opened general store in Rock Island
in July, 1904; commenced present
manufacturing business in Rock Is-
land in partnership with Chas. R.
Jenkins, in spring of 1907, under
name of Peerless Overall Co. ; elected
by acclamation to Provincial Legis-
lature, Jan. 16, 1913, and re-elected
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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on May 22, 1916; Knights of Colum-
bus; Reform Club, Montreal; Colum-
bian Club, Rock Island; Liberal;
Roman Catholic. Married Josephine
Pike, daughter of Wm. Pike, Derby
Line, Vt., June 9, 1909. Children:
Mary Elizabeth, b. March 22, 1910;
Alfred Pike, b. Aug. 14, 1914.
A. J. BISSONNET, M.L.A.
BLACK, John, Scotstown, Que. —
Born at Rothesay, Island of Bute,
Scotland, July 20, 1849, son of Colin
and Margaret (Barbour) Black;
Scotch. Educated: Public School,
Scotland ; Mayor and Councillor for
Scotstown for years; Sec.-Treas. of
Hampden and Scotstown; C. 0. F.,
I.O.O.F. ; Independent; Presbyterian.
Married Annie McAlpine, Feb. 16,
1871. Children: Margaret B., John,
Angus C., Elizabeth A., Colinea.
BLAKE, Edson Andrew, M.D.,
Waterloo, Que. — Born South Stukely,
Que., June 30, 1880, son of Andrew
and Henrietta (Hills) Blake; English;
grandfather came from New England
and settled in Orford Township,
Brome County. Educated: Public
Schools, So. Lancaster, Mass., Acad-
emy, and McGill University; degree
M.D., C.M., McGill, 1906; practiced
for some time at Frelighsburg,
and in 1913, took over prac-
tice of Dr. S. H. Martin, Waterloo;
member Canadian Medical Associ-
ation, also, Shett'ord County Medical
Association; A.F. & A.M., also, I.O.
O.F. ; Methodist; Conservative. Mar-
ried Ethel M. Marston, Warden, Que.,
July 17, 1907. One son, Earl M., b.
1909, and daughter, Laura E., 1917.
BLINN, Charles Manly, farmer,
Stanbridge East, Que. — Born at Stan-
bridge East, Que., June 29, 1875, son
of Charles and Charlotte (Briggs)
Blinn; English. Educated: Stanbridge
East Academy; Councillor, member
Board of Trade, Board of Health, etc.
Owner large dairy farm; A.F. & A.M. ;
Liberal; Anglican. Married E. Ethel
Chandler, daughter of Joseph Chand-
ler, Stanbridge East, Oct. 18, 1899.
Children: Harold C., b. 1902; Donald
C., b. 1904; Beulah G., b. 1907; Mild-
red E., b. 1909.
BLINN, Hiram Chester (deceased
Sept. 26, 1916), Frelighsburg, Que.—
Born at Stanbridge East, Que., May
30, 1840, son of Nathan M. and Ade-
line (Lock) Blinn; English; grand-
father, James Blinn, was born in Ver-
mont, 1770 ; moved to St. Armand,
later resided at Dunham ; moved
to Stanbridge where he died. Edu-
cated: Stanbridge Academy and Bur-
lington, Vt.; Justice of Peace, 1888;
Commissioner of Circuit Court, mem-
ber County Agr'l. Society; early en-
gaged in agriculture near Stanbridge
East, largely interested in dairying,
also, traveller for the Richford Manu-
facturing Co., Bedford, Que., later
retired to Frelighsburg, engaged in
managing his real estate and other
business interests; a successful public
spirited business man; member A.F.
& A.M. (since 1868), D.D.G.M., P.G.
Jr. W.; Liberal; Anglican. Married
Mary M. Whitman, daughter of H. N.
Whitman, Stanbridge East, Sept. 7,
1863. Children: Gertrude A., b.
1865, deceased 1885; Grace A., b.
1867; Geneva M., b. 1878.
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BLISS, L. Q., Compton, Que. — Children: Rene, 1897 ; Yvonne,
Born at Compton, Que., Sept. 3, 1898; Philippe, 1900; Joachim, 1902 ;
1861, son of Quartus and Ellen (Pom- Germaine, 1903; Cecile, 1906; Rob-
roy) Bliss; English; grandfather came ert, 1910; Therese, 1911; Lucien,
from New England and settled in 1913; Jeanne, 1915.
Compton among pioneers. Educated:
Public Schools; engaged in farming
near Compton village in raising of BLUNT, Henry Walter, Dr.,
beef cattle for local and British mark- Granby, Que.— Born at West Bolton,
ets; has made several trips to Eng- Que., May 30, 1870, son of Abram
land with shipments of beef , one shm- and Emily (Pibus) Blunt; English,
ment consisting of over 200 head ; Educated: Knowlton and Waterloo
extensive breeder of Durhams; farm Academies and McGill University ;
one of best in townshios, comprising began practice of medicine at Man-
550 acres, pleasantly situated, carry- sonville but later moved to Granby:
ing about 75 head of cattle, 11 horses, M.D., C.M., 1893; Medical Officer of
etc.; member Compton Village Coun- Health at Granby for several years;
cil since 1899; Mayor, 1909 to 1911; examiner at Medical Faculty of Mc-
School Commissioner since 1911 ; Gill University for College of Phy-
Methodist; Conservative. Married, sicians and Surgeons; member and
Dec. 26, 18S5, Dorothy Farnsworth, ex-president Shefford Medical So-
of Eaton, Que. Children: Quartus, ciety; member Yamaska Lodge A.F.
1902; Dorothy M., 1905. & A.M., for nearly twenty years;
I.O.O.F. ; Liberal, Methodist; married
BLOSSOM, Bertram Almond, North Francis J.Corneille, Oct., 1896. Chil-
Hatley. Que. — Born at Compton, dren: H' Walton-
Que., Aug. 16, 1876, son of Albert G.
and Abbie (Byron) Blossom; English; BOCKUS Herbert, Dunham, Que.
came from New England States to _B t M ti Q ' Feb ? Ig54
Compton County about 1880. Edu- s(m f Henr/ N. an*d R^chel (Vaueh.
cated: Pubic Schools; Sec.-Treas. of > Bocku* English. Educated:
North Hatley School Board ; Sec.- p bu g h ^ b* fe and cheege
Treas. Village of North Hatley. Que manufacturer;' member No. 5 Co.
Asst. Postmaster 1891 to 1912; Lib- 6Qth Battalio'n (now disbanded);
eraljUniversahst. Married Maud May , t d t Dunham Council in 1912
Jackson, North Hatley, May 24, 1898. and re.elected in 19l4; A.F. & A.M.,
I.O.O.F. ; Conservative ; Anglican.
BLOUIN, Arthur, Sherbrooke, Que. Married Sarah Williams, daughter of
— Born at Lambton, Que., July 22, Thos. Williams, at Ormstown, Que.,
1872, son of Charles and Leonie March 12, 1888. Children: Ethel E.,
(Ouellette) Blouin; French. Educat- 1889; Mabel V., 1891; Charlotte M.,
ed: Public Schools, St. Charles Sem- 1897, (deceased 1908.)
inary, Sherbrooke, (commercial dip-
loma) ; Lieut. 54th Reg., Sherbrooke:
after leaving school in 1893 entered BOCKUS, Wellington, Bedford,
the employ of G. A. LeBaron, music Que. — Born at Stanbridge, Que., Dec.
dealer, Sherbrooke; in 1904 the busi- 12, 1834, son of John J. and Gather-
ness was sold to W. B. LeBaron and ine (Weir) Bochus; English. Edu-
Mr. Blouin remained with the pur- cated: Common schools; No. 5 Co.
chaser until 1909 when he resigned 60th Battalion at Battle of Eccles
and established present business, Hill, Que., May 24, 1870; School
conducting music store; I.O.F., St Commissioner; Conservative; Angli-
Joseph, St. Francis Snowshoe; 54th can. Married Martha Pendlebury,
Officers' Club, La Gaiete; Liberal; daughter of Henry Pendlebury, Stan-
Catholic. Married Ernestine Roud- bury, Feb. 17, 1868. Children : Amity
reault, daughter of Philippe Boud- B., 1871; Elizabeth R., 1878; Alice
reault, Nicolet, Que., Oct. 6, 1896. C., 1885; Charles H., 1887.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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BOIVIN, Geo. Henry, B.A., M.P.,
(Shefford), Granby, Que., son of
Henri Boivin, French-Canadian, and
Sarah Bray of Irish-Canadian origin,
both deceased. - - Born at Granby,
Shefford Co., Que., Dec. 26, 1882;
educated at Granby Academy, St.
Joseph's College, Granby Mannoir
GEO. A. BOIVIN, M.P.
College, Marieville, and Laval Uni-
versity, Montreal, took degree of
Bachelor of Arts at Laval University
in July, 1902, studied law in the offi-
ces of Messrs. Greenshields, Heneker
& Mitchell, Montreal, and was ad-
mitted to the bar of the Province of
Quebec on July 4, 1907; married,
Oct. 29, 1908, Helen Comeau, of
Sabrevpis, Que. ; three children,
Sarah Marguerite, b. Nov. 4, 1909;
James Joseph Henry, b. April 4,
1911;, and Marcel George Wilfrid,
b. Nov. 2, 1912; advocate and barris-
ter, member of firm McKeown &
Boivin, Sweetsburg, Que., from 1908
to 1912; President of Liberal law
students' assn. at Laval University
in 1905; Crown Prosecutor for the
District of Bedford since Oct., 1907;
has taken active part in politics in
Shefford Co. since 1904, chosen as
Liberal candidate Aug. 23, 1911, and
elected at G.e. Sept. 21, 1911, with
a majority of 26 votes over Jas. Dav-
idson, Conservative ; Roman Catho-
lic; Liberal.
BORIGHT, Franklin C., commer-
cial traveller, Sutton, v^ue. — Born at
New York City, N.Y., July 3, 1853,
son of George H. and Elizabeth
(Githens) Boright; English; the Bo-
right family are amongst the oldest
settlers of the Eastern Townships.
Educated: Public Schools; A.F. &
A.M.; member Sutton Conservative
Club: Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Elizabeth Allen, at Sutton, Que.,
Oct. 15, 1878. Children: George
Henry, 1893.
BORIGHT, Curtis Spencer, Sweets-
burg, Que. — Born at East Farnham,
Que., April 12, 1847, son of Geo. and
Ruth (Spencer) Boright, English; E.
at District School in the Township of
East Farnham and Academy at
Sweetsburg and Cowansville; came to
Sweetsburg in 1862 as clerk for
brother, C, H. Boright, and assistant
P. M. for six years; entered into part-
nership with C. H. Boright in gen-
eral store for two years, then bought
his interest, and continued the gen-
eral store for six years; in 1866 be-
came manager of the Mutual Tele-
phone Co., later known as G.N.W.
Tel. Co. ; was appointed Postmaster in
1871, and manager C. P. Telegraph
in 1874; carried on extensive busi-
ness in groceries, feed, butter and
cheese; has small farm stocked with
thoroughbred Jerseys; member A.F
& A.M.; Anglican; married Elida D.
Fuller, daughter of E. D. Fuller, Cow-
ansville, Que., Oct. 5, 1870; one
daughter, Grace Winnifred, Dec. 18,
1884.
BOTHWELL, Joseph Alexander,
East Angus, Que. — Born at Durham,
Que., Aug. 15, 1871, son of Albert
and Laura (Yale) Bothwell; Scotch
on father's side and English on moth-
er's side; E. at St. Francis College,
Richmond, Que. ; started work at
age of 11 years, at the R. L. Lewis
& Co. saw mill at Danby, Que. ; in
1887 started scaling lumber for the
old lumber firm of Church, Mitchell
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
& Fee, remaining with this firm un-
til their operations were completed in
1893; in 1893 took position with the
Drummond Lumber Co. at Forestdale,
Que., as sawmill foreman remaining'
with this firm until 1898; in 1898
took position as woods' manager for
Burges Sulphite Fibre Co., Berlin,
N.H., remaining there until 1908
when he moved to Sherbrooke as
local manager for the firm remain-
ing there until Dec., 1909, when he
purchased an interest in the Bromp-
ton Pulp & Paper Co. of East Angus
JOS. A. BOTHWELL
taking charge of above firm as gen-
eral manager, Jan. 1, 1910, and was
elected director in 1911; was elected
director of the Remington Paper and
Power Co., Watertown, N.Y., on its
foundation in 1914 and remained on
the board until 1917 when the
company changed ownership; pur-
chased quarter interest in Etchemin
River Lumber Co. in 1910 and
was treasurer and secretary until
1912 when he sold his interest to B.
C. Howard; was elected to the execu-
tive committee and chairman of the
mechanical division of the Canadian
Pulp & Paper Ass'ji in 1916 and re-
elected in 1917; Liberal, Congrega-
tionalist; married Sadie Edith Mit-
chell, daughter of Thos. Mitchell,
Durham, Que., Oct. 8, 1895; one
child, Eleanor L., b. Nov. 15, 1896.
BOUCHER, Phileas, Sherbrooke.
Que. — Born July 4, 1862, son .of
Cyprien and Elmire (Bourque) Bou-
cher. Educated: St. Charles Semin-
ary; organized clothing business in
1900 under firm name of Boucher
and Lacroix, the firm being extended
in 1910 to include Mr. Fisette, one
of the leading merchant firms in
townships in men's clothing; member
St. Joseph Society, L'Alliance Na-
tional; Knights of Columbus; Roman
Catholic. Married Anna Lacroix.
Children: Lucien, 1897; and Teresese,
1913.
BOULANGER, Joseph Oscar Le-
febre, Cowansville, Que. — Born at St
Charles, Bellechasse Co., Nov. 3,
1888, son of Joseph L. and Elizabeth
(Pare) Boulanger; French; ances-
tors came to Canada in year 1639
from Pointoise, near Paris. Edu-
cated: St. Charles Primary School,
Quebec Seminary, Laval University,
and McGill University; advocate, bar-
rister and solicitor; admitted to the
Bar, July, 1912; first practised law in
Quebec City in partnership with Ar-
thur Lachance, M.P., and M. J.
Ahern; secretary of Public Utilities
Commission; member of the law firm
of McKeown & Boulanger of Sweets-
burg, Que., since April, 1914; en-
gaged in newspaper work in Montreal
1909-12; reporter of the Civil Court
news for Montreal Gazette; news edi-
tor of "La Patrie" for two years;
private recretary to Hon. C. F. De
iage, of Legislative Assembly during
1913-14; Bachelor of Arts, Laval :
Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill ; sec-
retary Bedford Bar Association.
Knights of Columbus (Granby Coun-
cil), Catholic O.O.F. (Quebec Lodge)
Montreal Reform Club, Cowansville
Club; Liberal; Catholic.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 113
BOURN, Leonard Jarvis, Manson- training camp with the rank of Lt.-
ville, Que. - - Born at Mansonville, Col. where he remained for some
June 19, 1851, son of Roswell and time, but voluntarily had his rank re-
Julia (Blanchard) Bourn; English; duced to that of Major in order to
grandfather, Rev. Roswell Bourn, was get on the firing line,
born in the New England States,
came to the township of Potton in BOWEN, Major Edward Hugh,
i8??' °,neJ-° -the e£rjiest s,ettl£rsuV-n Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Sher-
Bedford district. Educated: .Public brooke, Que., June 2, 1880, son of
Schools; served twelve years in Mu- F w w and Sarah j (Hall) Bowen;
rncipal CouncTl, four years as Mayor, great grandson of Hon. Edward Bo-
Warden Brome County one year ; wen and grandson of the late Lt.-Col.
School Commissioner several years; Geo Frederick Bowen. Educated :
engaged in agriculture until 1889, Sherbrooke High School; some years
removed to Mansonville, devoting was attached as a Lieutenant to
time to insurance business ; strong R al Canadian Dragoons, Toronto;
temperance advocate; I O.F.; Liberal; when war broke out enlisted as a
Methodist. Married Eliza L Me- private jn the 53rd Batt. ; was quick-
Clafin, daughter of Lucias McClafin. } promoted through the different
Mansonville, Que Sept. 12, 1876. grades of the Non.-Com. Officers and
One daughter, Ethel M., 1888. was finally offered a comission in
the 9th Regt. of Quebec, and went
with them to England; in France
BOUTELLE, Jame. Hebert, Lieut.- transferred into the 15th Highlanders
Col., Danville, Que. (see also Military and was promoted to Captain in the
Section).— Born at Danville Que., field ; as invalid was sent home on fur-
Aug. 5 1878 son of Mr. and Mrs. lough when he exchanged into the
Chas. Boutelle, .Danville; Canadian. 117th E T Batt under Lt..Col.
Educated: Danville Academy ; Lt.- Gilbert, with the rank of Major.
Col. Commanding XI Hussars; Major
117th E. T. Batt.; commanding No. 2
Co. C.E.F. ; took active part in the BOWEN, George Austin, M.D.,
organization of this battalion and C.M., Magog, Que. — Born at Comp-
went with it overseas. Societies' P.M. ton, Que., Oct. 19, 1867, son of Fred-
Doric Lodge, A.F. & A.M.; Conserva- erick F. and Mary E. (Martin) Bow-
tive; Church of England. Married en; English; grandfather, Peter Bo-
Alice Lovina Stockwell, daughter of wen, coming from New England, set-
Mrs. W. H. Stockwell, Danville, Que.; tied in Compton County about 1800.
Oct. 11, 1915. Educated: Coaticook Academy and
McGill, graduating 1892, M.D.C.M.,
and began practice at Magog; Coun-
BOWEN, Lieut.-Col. Frederick dllor of Magog, 1908 to 1912 ;
Chamberlain, Sherbrooke, Que. (See Mayor, 1912-14; joint coroner St.
also military section) British Exp. Francis District since 1902; Pres.
Force, France.— Born at Sherbrooke, Magog Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M.,
Que., July 8, 1876, son of F. W. W. C.O.F., R.A., member Dominion Tex-
and Sarah F. (Hall) Bowen; great tile Club ; Anglican ; Liberal. Married
grandson of Hon Edward Bowen and Susan Francis Hubbard, of Magog,
grandson of the late Lieut.-Col Que. Oct. 5, 1894.
George Frederick Bowen, Sheriff of
District of St. Francis for over 50
years. Educated: Sherbrooke High BOWEN, Arthur Milton, North
School; worked up by successive Hatley, Que. — Born at Hatley, Que.,
stages to O.C. in command of the Aug. 13, 1882, son of John P ~nH
53rd Sherbrooke Regt., and joined Louisa (Bachelder) Bowen, his father
thp Montreal Overseas Regt. as Sen- John P. Bowen, deceased 1914, being
ior Major under Lt.-Col. Fisher; in one of the best known and most high-
England placed in command of a ly respected men of the Eastern
114 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Townships, holding many offices of chased property near Lennoxville ;
trust at Hatley, his native town, and 1906, erected plant and organized
in the County, being especially iden- Standard Box Co., mfg. butter boxes;
tified with the Stanstead County Ag- Mayor, Councillor, School Commis-
ricultural Society. His death was sioner of Township of Bury; Coun-
widely mourned. Educated: Public cillor and Mayor (1916) of Lennox-
Schools and Hatley Model School ; ville; Conservative; Anglican. Mar
engaged in farming at Hatley till ried Mary C. Herring, daughter of
1906, when he purchased Hatley Wm. Herring, Bury, Que., Dec. 30,
Creamery which he carried on for 1874. Children: W. Arthur, 1875;
three years; 1909, conducted temper- Mary E., 1877; Arnold W., 1889 ;
ance hotel at Hatley, purchasing Val- E. Roy, 1893.
ley House, North Hatley, in 1910,
which he now conducts successfully BRADFORD, Charle« Henry, Gran
at this noted summer resort; elected b Que.— Born at Granby, Que.,
to North Hatley Council 1913; War- June 6 1863 gon of R and Eli/a.
den St. James Church, Hatley; War- beth (Baird) Bradford • English
den St. Barnabas Church North Hat- Educated: Public Schools; 'merchant ';
ley; member Stanstead County Agri- member of Granb Board of Trade
cultural Society North Hatley Board and Shefford Horticultural Society;
of Trade, Court Good Cheer, I.O.F. ; T n O F • A F &AM-PM ofYa
•••• . -TT1 1 /~* ^11 i . V/. \-J.P ., £\,X: . Oi. A.aiKL« . A *1V1. Ul 1 f\
Massawippi Fish and Game Club; magka Lod No 21 L'O<F member
Eastern Townships Auto Club; Angh- Qranb Curli and Qran'b Qo]f
Qnn;1QnTSp VM irMar£eii. S0!- a1so- (The) Granby Club; Liberal;
30, 1904 Grace McKay North Hat- Methodist. Married Francis B. John-
ley. Children: Rogers M.; Sma L. son daughter of Jonathan Johnson,
(deceased 1914); John S. and Flor- at Knowlton, Que., Oct. 15, 1903.
One son, Charles H., April 13, 1914.
BOWMAN, William Findley, Scots- DOAIMC-V DI
town, Que.— Born at Baillieton, Scot- n BRADLEY Robt. E., Sherbrooke,
land, Sept., 1842, son of William and Q,ue'— *orn at ^ ^S*' Que;' TJan"
Ann (Findley) Bowman; Scotch. 24,1847, son of William and Jane
Educated: Parish School, Scotland ; (Johnston) Bradley; Irish father
Councillor of Hampden, five years; cam,e / r.omT1 th* nortj of ^lan^ and
served in Council, Scotstown, since settled m Durham Township Drum-
incorporated, 1892; Mayor several mond County, 1832 Educated: Pub-
terms; Societies: I.O.O.F., Charter »« Schoob; early life farmer later
member Strathcona Lodge, No. 34, millwright, contractor and builder m
Scotstown; Conservative; Presbyter- Partnership with the late William
ian. Married Mary M. MacMaster, Bradley (brother) ; erected Hyndman
Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1879. blo?J.' Sherbrooke, and other large
Children: Annie F., William W., Mar- Buildings, partner with the late Geo.
garet M., two daughters (deceased) A^er' marble and^gra"lt!u dealeTs'
Elizabeth and Mary. Sherbrooke; upon the death of MT.
Ayer took over business ; also, real
estate owner; engaged in looking af-
BOWN, William, Lennoxville, Que. ter various business interests; I.O.F. ;
- Born at Bury, Que., March 17, Methodist. Married Alta L. Ayer,
1848, son of Thomas and Mary Ann daughter of late Geo. Ayer, Hatley,
(Sherman) Bown; English, father Que., Nov. 12, 1891. Children: Pau-
coming from England, 1817, settling line A., 1893; A. Evelyn, 1901.
first at Brompton. Educated: Public
Schools; engaged for number years
in farming, contracting and building; BRADSHAW, Rev. John Mclntyre,
purchased 6,000 acres timber limits Lake Megantic. - - Born at Dublin,
which he sold to Bury Pulpwood & Ireland, Dec. 25, 1862, son of Rev.
Lumber Co., in 1905; same year pur- William B. and Rebecca (Mclntyre)
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 115
Bradshaw; Irish; A. F. & A. M. ; Schools; many years engaged in gen-
Church of England. Married Alice eral farming at Birchton, now re-
Elizabeth Smith, Port aux-Basques, tired, greatly interested in good
Newfoundland, Oct. 29, 1887. Child- roads; member Birchton Farmers'
ren: Alice, William B., Clara, Julia Club; Liberal; Methodist. Married
Emma, Violet Crawford, Josephine Persis Taylor, daughter of Joseph
Mary. Taylor, at Birchton, Que., March 26,
1895. Children: Curtis A., 1899.
BRAINERD, Timothy E. — Born at
Boynton, Que., July 29, 1850, son of BRAZENALL — Thomas, D.V.M.,
Timothy D. and Sophronia (Brown) Bury, Que. — Born Roden, Eng., April
Brainerd; English, grandfather, Is- 13, 1877, son of Enoch and Betsy
rael Brainerd, born in Compton, N. (Higginson) Brazenall ; English ; came
H., in 1778, and settled in Stanstead to Canada in 1889, locating at Sher-
County in the year 1804; E. Public brooke, Que., later removed to Bury.
Schools; member Stanstead Town- Educated: English schools, Academy
ship Council for six years; Liberal ; nf Sherbrooke, graduate of Grand
Congregationalist. Married, first, to Rapids, Mich., Veterinary College ;
Nellie V Ticehurst, died 1910; sec- C.O.F., I.O.O.F.; Conservative; An-
ond, Julia E. Walker, Rock Island, glican. Married Jane E. Hamilton, of
Que., 1911. Children: Ward L., 1881; Bury, Que., June 8, 1904. Children:
Clyde E., 1886, died 1912; Harold T., Francis Allan.
1897 (died in infancy). Address:
Boynton, Que. BRENT, William Henry— Born at
Sherbrooke, Que., Sept. 16, 1883, son
BRAY, Nicholas Gilbert, Sher- of J. H. and Alberta May (Hall)
brooke, Que. — Born at Port Stanley, Brent; English. Educated: Sherbrooke
Ont., May 9, 1860, son of Richard High School; first entered office
and Nanny (Gilbert) Bray; English. Fraser & Rugg, advocates, and later
Educated: Port Stanley, Cnt. ; tra\- office of G. E. & C. K. Fraser, gen-
elliny salesman for Forbes Pros., eral insurance, entering into partner-
wholnsale grocers, Montreal; I.O.O.F., ship with the latter in 1914, conduct-
St. George's, Sherbrooke; Cutting, ing business in absence of Major
Wolfe County Fish and Game; Lib- Fraser, overseas; has been lessee of
eral; Anglican. Married Mary M. Sherbrooke Stadium four years ;
Etherington, daughter of John Ether K. of P., has served at Pres. Sher-
ington, Lacolle, Que., Dec. 1, 1880. brooke Hockey Club and of Sher-
Children: Dallas G., 1882; Brenchley brooke Lacrosse Club, Sec.-Treas. E.
Vivian, 1884; Nancy K. G., 1895. T. Baseball League and of Sher-
brooke Baseball Club ; vice-president
. Inter. Prov. A.H.U. ; Conservative;
o,. 5r ' ""'T BTenJami,n'7^rn Methodist. Married Frances Pearl,
St. Thomas, Ont June 14, 1867, son da hter of Manuel Foster> at Law.
of Richard and Nanny (Gilbert) re M s t 24, 1908. Child-
Bray; English Educated in Sher- ren. Dorothy Alberta, 1910; Gerald
brooke, Que.; Capt. Quarter Master nmio-las 1Q11
53rd Regt.; A.F. & A.M., St. George's '
j.nd Sherbrooke Snowshoe; Conserve- Dn.r^rTTi?
tive; Episcopal. BRIDGETTE. Allan Ermme Birch-
ton, Que. — Born at New Armah,
Que., Nov. 2, 1871, son of Robert
BRAZEL, Alton Steven, Sawyer- and Suanna (Moran) Bridgette ;
ville, Que. — Born at Birchton, Que., Irish; grandfather, John Bridgette,
Aug. 24, 1855, son of William and came from Ireland and settled at New
Sarah (Knights) Brazel ; Irish ; grand- Armah, Que. Educated: Public
father, John Brazel, came from Ire- Schools; member 7th Hussars (now
land when a young man and settled disbanded) ; School Commissioner;
at Birchton. Educated : Public 1914, purchased present farm prop-
116
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
. rty and established stock farm; A.F.
& A.M.; Conservative; Methodist.
Married Allie Cass, daughter of Or-
ville Cass, Martinville, Jan. 12, 1898.
Children: Orville R., 1907; Donald A.,
1911.
BRIDGETTE, Robert, Birchton,
Que. — Born at St. Sylvestre, Feb. 10,
1846, son of John and Amia (Bain)
Bridgette, father was born in Ireland
and came to St. Sylvestre in 1829 at
age of 29; Robert Bridgette came to
Eaton in 1878. Educated: Common
schools; served with St. Sylvestre
Volunteer Infantry Company under
Capt. King during Fenian Raid in
1866r and in 1912 received $100
grant from Government for his sei
vices; School Commissioner St. Syl-
vestre, Councillor Eaton Township :
Postmaster at Birchton, 1888; Con-
servative ; Anglican ; engaged in farm-
ing until 1887 when he purchased
general store at Birchton from J. A.
McKnight, and continued in business
until 1900 when his store was badly
damaged by fire. At that time Mr.
Brideette retired from business, re-
taining the post office. Married Su-
sanah Moran, daughter of James
Moran, Leeds, March 30, 1869. Child-
ren: Eliza J., 1870; A. Allan, 1871;
Susan A., 1876; Eva L., 1877; Edna
S., 1880; Mary A. L., 1883; Pearl M.,
1885.
BRIDGETTE, Albert Edward,
Birchton, Que. — Born at Lotbiniere
County, Que., June 15, 1860, son of
John W. and Maria (Orr) Bridgette;
Irish; grandfather, John Bridgette,
came from Ireland when a young man
in 1820 and settled in Lotbiniere
County, Que. Educated : Public
Schools; general farming, specialty,
beef raising; member of Eaton School
Board fourteen years, twelve vears
chairman of said board, retiring,
1907; Secretary-Treasurer of School
Board since 1912; member Agricul-
tural Society, No. 1, Compton
County; Liberal; Methodist. Married
Arabella Todd, daughter of Alonzo
Todd, at Birchton, Jan. 12, 1893.
Children, Marjorie T., 1893; Doris S.,
1899; Phyllis, 1903.
BROCK, George Ralph, Stanstead,
Que. — Born at Leeds, Que., Jan. 23,
1862, son of Frederick and Sarah J.
(McKee) Brock; English; grand-
father, Steven Brock, came from
England when a young man and set-
tled at Leeds, Que. Educated, Public
Schools; general farming; member
Barnston Council five years, resigned
1911; Mayor 1910; Conservative ;
Methodist; married Ethel A. Corliss,
daughter of Jas. Corliss, at Barnston,
Que., Dec. 28, 1886. Children: Ida E.,
1888; Harold G., 1891; Hazel M.,
1899; Erie V., 1907.
CAPT. B. W. BROCK
BROCK, Burton W., Capt., Rich-
mond, Que., (see also Military Sec-
tion).— Born at Dalling, Que., Dec.
25, 1878, son of Noah Brock. Edu-
cated : St. Francis College and Bish-
op's College, Montreal; D.D.S , L.D.
S,; Councillor for five years at Rich-
mond, Que., and Mayor during 1914-
1915; volunteered for overseas ser-
vice and became Captain in C.A.D.C.
Overseas Forces. Mason ; Conserva-
tive; Presbyterian. Married Alice
Maud McElroy, daughter of S. H.
McElroy, Waterloo. Children: Carl
H. and Dorothy Evelyn.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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BROUILLETTE, William J., Saw-
yerville. Que. — Born at Manchester,
N. H., 1881, son of Raphael and
Philomene Helie Brouilette; French
descent. Educated: Waterloo, Que. ;
associated with A. Brouillette, mer-
chant tailor, Bury, Que., 1897 to
1901; established business at Sawyer-
ville as merchant tailor and gents'
furnishing store in 1901, a business
which he still continues; C.O.F. ; in
politics, independent; Roman Catho-
lic.
ALBERT J. BROWN, K.C.
BROWN, Albert Joseph, B.A.,
B.C.L., K.C., of Brown, Montgomery
& Michael, advocates, Dominion Ex-
press Bldg., Montreal; Vice-President
Montreal Trust Co., Vice-President
The Canadian Trust Co., Director
Royal Bank of Canada, Dominion
Bridge Co., Ltd., Steel Co. of Can-
Co., Ltd. Governor McGill Univer-
sity, Montreal General Hospital,
Protestant Hospital for the Insane,
Children's Memorial Hospital. — Born
at Windsor, Que., July 8, 1861,
son of Shepard Joseph and Jen-
net (Shanks) Brown; ,E. at St.
Francis College, Richmond, Que?,
Morrin College, Quebec, McGill Uni-
versity (B.A., 1883, B.G.L. and Gold
Medallist, 1886) ; called to the Quebec
Bar, 1886; created K.C., 1899; or-
ganized present firm, of which he is
head, 1907; batonnier, Montreal Bar,
and of Province of Quebec, 1911 ;
married Josephine Home, daughter of
Joseph W. Home, Quebec, Dec. 27,
1888; clubs, Mount Royal, St. James',
Forest and Stream, Montreal, Royal
Montreal Golf, M.A.A.A., Montreal
Jockey, Garrison (Quebec) ; the
York (Toronto), St. George's, Sher-
brooke; Presbyterian; residence, 710
Mountain St., Montreal, Que., and
Windsor, Que.
BROWN, Francis Fulford Theo-
dore, Farnham, Que. — Born at Alwin,
Que., March 26, 1870, son of Rev. W.
Ross and Eliza (Ballard) Brown ;
Scotch, grandfather, J. Brown, came
from Belfast, Ireland, when a young
man and settled in Montreal. Edu-
cated: St. John's School, Montreal ;
for several years engaged in mercan-
tile business in Montreal and King-
ston; came to Farnham in 1901 in
employ of C.P.R. ; became conductor
1903; in 1907 met with serious acci-
dent at Gould while in discharge of
his duties, suffering loss of a limb ;
in 1908, entered into partnership with
H. D. Keast in jewelry business in
Farnham, buying out interest of his
partner in 1914 and continuing the
business as sole proprietor; watch in-
spector for C.P.R.' and C.V.R. at
Farnham; some years ago took much
interest in military matters, being
member 52nd Batt., Brome Co., and
later of Victoria Rifles, Montreal ;
also, at one time of garrison artil-
lery, Montreal, and of Military Band,
14th Batt., Kingston, Ont. ; member
Farnham Board of Trade; School
Trustee; P.G. of I.O.O.F., Anglican;
Independent. Married Frances M,
Porter, at Kingston, Ont., Jan., 1894.
Children: Muriel B., 1895; C. Ful-
ford, 1897; Hugh P., 1905.
BROWN, Charles C., Danville,
Que. — Born at Danville, Que., Jan. 4,
1858, son of Joseph and Sarah
(Towne) Brown; descent, father born
in Belfast, Ireland, of Scotch par-
ents. Educated: Danville Academy
and Stanstead Wesleyan College ;
Postmaster of Danville since June 25,
118 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
1905; Secretary-Treasurer municipal- Hatley Board of Trade, Stanstead Co.
ities, village of Danville, since Nov. Agr'l Soc.; Sec.-Treas. Stanstead Co.
26, 1891, and Township of Shipton, Horticultural Soc.; I.O.O.F., Alexan-
since Nov. 26, 1891, also, of School dria Lodge, No. 59; Anglican; Lib-
Boards of said municipalities since eral. Married Myrtle E. Ives, of Hat-
same date and of the Agricultural ley, Jan. 1, 1901. Children: Dorothy,
Society since Aug. 27, 1881, and Herbert A. (deceased).
Shipton Creamery, Ltd., since April,
18F2 5 ^TM r D°HiC rLnnrf 'nS^fli' BR<>WN, Oti. Wright, Ayer's Cliff,
A.F. & A.M., and Court Danville, Q fi , Smi*!h Mii]t, Q '
I.O.F.; Methodist; Liberal. Married, $±, m^TLf. * nf r wi?Ut *
in 18SQ TTrvirYia TWlnr Haiio-Vitpr nf March d> 1 846, SOn of C. Wright and
UtP cl'n S Tavlor Children J NanCy (Shurtleff> Brown; English;
late Geo S Taylor Children J. grandfath Ca t John Br
George Oct 7, 1884 Herbert S born at m &nd came
F8e90. Henrv E Nov 14 1892 • and Stanstead County in 1805, and set-
1890, Henry E Nov 14, 1 >Z; and ^ in Townshi of Stanstead. Edu-
Grace L., Oct. 8, 1 cated. Stanstead Academy; Council-
lor and School Commissioner of
BROWN, Cecil Lome, B.A., M.D. Stanstead Tp many years; member
CM Aver's Cliff Born at Mont- Farmers Club; Independent; Con-
^'Qur, 1871 son of Robert and gregationalist. In 1866 went to Am-
Anabella (Campbell) Brown; Scotch, encan West and .was engaged m
ancestor came to Canada, 1820, and a&e"cv frocerv business and farming
settled on shores of Lake St. Francis, *°'. twelve years; returned to Smith
Huntingdon Co. Educated : Hunting- Mllls ,ln 1^71,^ Purchased farm
don Academy and McGill University; near h°me(?^ad,' later acquiring farm
graduated B.A., 1893; medicine, ESffJ* MaPle, . Croft ' whlch. was
1897; practicing profession in Ayer's ***£* on by his grandparents in
Cliff; Captain No. 6 Cavalry Field ^f5- M^ned Lizzie L. Smith, dau-
Ambulance, Sherbrooke; Councillor, ^ier°{ C'9 B'1 S7m'th>M°™t Carro 11,
Ayer's Cliff, 1909-13; School Commis- ™- ^o.2'^; w ^ %?
sioner, 1909-15; Chairman, 1913-15; M:' 58;fU?:^?*r i^^ 1K
societies: British Medical/Canadian fased JJJB ; Carroll B., 1889 (de-
Medical, I.O.O.F., Alexander Lodge, ceased 1904> "> Bvron W" 1891-
No. 59; Presbyterian; Liberal. Mar-
ried Annie Helen Sampson, of North BROWN, William Gait, Cowans-
Hatley, June 26, 1901. Children : ville, Que. — Born at Montreal, Que.,
Marguerite, 1902; Galen Sampson, June 3, 1863, son of William and
1904; Glen C., 1912. Elizabeth Gait Brown; Scotch. Edu-
cated: Public School, Point Fortune,
Que., and Hawkesbury, Ont., Acad-
BROWN, Herbert Henry, Hatley, emy; engaged with his father in gen-
Que. — Born at Stanstead, Que., May eral store business at Point Fortune,
15, 1873, son of Herbert E. and Etta later in Montreal with Lonsdale Reid
(Fox) Brown; English, family com- & Co., as commercial traveller for ten
ing to Stanstead County from New years; bought out D. R. McClure &
Hampshire, among early settlers. Co. at Cowansville and established
Educated: Public Schools, Sherbrooke store known as "The Hub," with an
and Boston Commercial College ; extensive and growing trade; Mayor
spent two years in Boston as florist, of Cowansville, three years; I.O.O.F.,
later taking over homestead at Fair- Cowansville Club; Conservative; Con-
fax, Stanstead County; removed to gregationalist. Married Mary E.
Hatley and became engaged in stock Crosby, daughter of J. W. Crosby,
breeding, Brown Swiss cattle and Point Fortune, Que., Jan. 1, 1888.
registered Holstein dairy stock ; Children : five sons of whom three are
elected Hatley Council, 1915; Hatley living, and nine daughters, of whom
School Commissioner, 1914; member seven are living.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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BROWNE, Lome Edmund Burges,
druggist and optometrist, Granby,
Que. — Eorn at Montreal, Feb. 25,
1876, son of George and Ada (Bur-
ges) Browne ; English. Educated:
St. John the Evangelist School, Mon-
treal, Que.; merchant; A.F. & A.M.;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Jessie May Raymond, at Waterloo,
Que., June 21, 1906. Children :
George Raymond, May 3, 1907.
«
DR. EDGAR BROWNING
BROWNING, Dr. Edgar, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at London, Eng..
Oct. 3, 1868, son of Edward and
Louisa (Fox) Browning; English.
Educated : Cambridge University and
St. George's Hospital, London, Eng.;
degrees, A. A., Oxford; M.D. and M.A.
Cambridge; M.A., Bishop's Univer-
sity, Lennoxville; M.R.C.S., England,
L.R.C.P., London, Eng. ; clubs : St.
George's, Sherbrooke; E. T. Auto-
mobile ; Anglican. Married Elizabeth
M. Craig, daughter of George Craig,
Glasgow and Greenock, Scotland, Ap-
ril 19, 1897; one son, William Edgar.
BRYANT, Aaron Plummer, George-
ville, Que. - - Born at East Bolton,
Que., April 17, 1869, son of Moses
and Lucy W. (Philips) Bryant; Eng-
lish; father born in Enfield, N.H.,
came to Magog, 1820, later moving to
East Bolton, where he died. Edu-
cated: Public Schools; Municipal
Council, 1912, re-elected, 1915; spent
some years in the New England States
returning to East Bolton in 1890 and
engaged in farming; later purchased
present property near Georgeville,
Que., on shore of Lake Memphrema-
eog. He has also carried on contract-
ing and building to quite an extent.
Local representative P. T. Legare of
Quebec and Montreal; one of Stan-
stead County's successful and enter-
prising young men; Liberal; Metho-
r'ist. Married Lizzie F. Thompson,
daughter of Richard Thompson, Tuf-
tonboro, N.H., Aug. 26, 1891. Child-
ren: Erwin P., 1893; Lena F., 1895;
Alton E., 1898; Warren A., 1900 ;
Loren B, 1906.
JOHN F. BRYANT
BRYANT, John Fletcher. — Born at
East Bolton, Que., son of Christopher
C. and Sarepta (Geer) Bryant, Oct.
26, 1851; English, father coming
from Grafton, N.H., in 1817. Edu-
cated Public Schools and Knowlton
120 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Academy; as young man engaged in farm consists of four hundred acres,
general farming and stock raising ; He carries on mixed farming and
conducted general store at East Bol- dairying, as well as raising Durham
ton which he sold 1880; since en- cattle; elected to Barnston Council
gaged in farming and lumbering ; in 1900, and is serving second term
licensed auctioneer; for years did ex- as Mayor; 1915, President Stanstead
tensive business as live stock dealer, County Agricultural Society for two
shipping to Montreal market; butter years and at present a director. Mar-
and cheese buyer; since 1904, chief ried Sarah E. Buckland, daughter of
road and bridge inspector for Town- Henry C. Buckland, Barnston, Que.,
ship of East Bolton; executor of Sept. 17, 1890. Children: Muriel J.,
many estates, valuator, etc.; Coun- 1891; Mildred G., 1893; William B.,
cillor, Mayor, School Commissioner, 1896; Clara R., 1902.
Secretary-Treasurer East Bolton
since 1895; Ind. Conservative; Meth- DH^VI r D-
odist. Married Jennie E., daughter of BUCKLE, Richard John, Sutton
Mark S. Taylor, Oct. 26, 1876. Child- ^T^orn aSNA°1?°lk' E,n<h t^
ren: John M., 1878; Susie E., 1886; 2(7' 1884> *°"L of, A lf ™d and Adelaide
Hazen C., 1887; Emma S., 1891; /Thurman) Buckle; English; came to
Essie J 1900 Canada with parents at age of 13
years and settled at Sutton. Edu-
cated: Public Schools, England, and
BUCKLAND, Charle. Stewart, Sutt°n Academy; merchant; in 1911
Barnston, Que.— Born at Barnston, Purchased business of Dyer & Son;
Que., Jan. 22, 1839, son of Erastus ™eml>er Brome County Agricultural
and Pheobe (Bailey) Buckland; Eng- Society; A.F. & A.M.; 1.0.0 F. ; An-
lish; ancestors were U.S. Loyalists * lcan' Married Myrtle L MeCarty
coming from Connecticut and settling at Sutton, Que., M*y 10, 1904.
at Barnston in 1&06. Educated: Pub-
lic Schools; as young man went to BULLOCK, Hazen Increase, Beebe
Lowell, Mass., later returned to Barn- Jct>) Que.— Born at Georgeville, Que.,
ston and engaged in farming ; for Jan. 30) 1841; Postmaster at Beebe
some years proprietor of Highland Jct.; Episcopalian. Married Lucinda
House, temperance hotel, at Barn- M. Ray, of Granby, Que., May 6,
ston, retiring from active business in 1889. children: Merilla Lucy, March
1916; member School Board of Barn- jg 1896
ston Township; A.F. & A.M.; Good ,'
Templars of Temperance; Conserva-
tive; Methodist. Married Mary E. BULLOCK, William Stephen, Rox-
Faldwin, (deceased) : second, Alice J. ton Pond, Shefford Co., Que. — Born
(Miner) Thornton, daughter of Jude at Roxton Pond, Que., Aug. 3, 1865,
Miner, at Barnston, March 13, 1894. son of William H. Bullock; English
Children : Winnifred I. M., 1873 ; (Loyalist descent) and Hannah Char-
Charles Percy, 1896. tier, half English and half French.
Educated: Common School, Feller In-
stitute, McGill Normal School, McGill
BUCKLAND, Pardon Bennett, University; complete course in The-
Barnston, Que. — Born at Barnston, ology at Newton Theological College,
Que., June 2, 1868, son of Erastus Newton Centre, Mass.; was ordained
A. and Clara (Wilcox) Buckland ; to the Baptist ministry in Montreal,
English; great grandfather, Walter Feb. 18, 1892; held pastorates in Bos-
Buckland, came from New England ton, Mass., Ottawa, Ont., Maski-
States. Educated : Public Schools and nonge, and lastly in native town,
Stanstead Wesleyan College; at the Roxton Pond; resigned pastorate in
age of twenty-one Mr Buckland pur- 1907 to organize and manage the
chased the homestead farm from his Roxton Tool and Mill Co., of which
father, considered one of the best he is still Sec.-Treas. and manager;
farms in Stanstead County. The was a member of Roxton Pond village
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council from 1907 to 1913; member
of the Montreal Reform Club; wae
elected M.P.P. for Shefford County
in 1912 and re-elected by acclamation
on May 15, 1916; Baptist. Married
Ellen E. Therrien (daughter of Rev.
L. A. Therrien, D.D.. of Montreal,
May 27, I 890. Children: Leonore S.,
1891; Wilfrid H., 1902; Theodore L.,
1901; Chas. M., 1903.
BULLOCK, Albert Wales, George-
ville, Que. - - Born at Georgeviiie,
Que., May 6, 1876, son of D. Albert
and Ada E. (Perkins) .Bullock; Eng-
lish; great grandfather, Wm. Bul-
lock, born in Vermont, 1770, and
settled i.ear Georgeviiie, in 1801, at
which place he died in 1828. Edu-
cated: Geo-rgeville ; appointed J. P.,
1905, and Commissioner of the Su-
perior Court, 1907; Councillor Town-
ship of Stanstead, 1909-1911, and
School Commissioner, Georgeviiie.
(chairman) 1911; I.O.O.F. ; Liberal;
Anglican. Married Lela H. Davis,
daughter of A. B. Davis, of Granite-
ville, Que., Nov., 1905.
BULLOCK, Warren Benjamin, R.
M, D., Beebe, Que. — Born at Clar-
enceville, Que., July 14, 1856, son
of James O. and Emily (Wait) Bul-
lock; English; in 1635 three brothers,
Henry, Edward and Richard Bullock,
emigrated from England and settled
in Salem, Mass. Descendants of Rich-
ard Bullock are supposed to have set-
tled in Clarenceville about 1800 and
were the ancestors of the subject of
this sketch. Educated : Public Schools.
Postmaster Marlington, 1909-15 (of-
fice closed) ; School Commissioner
many years; engaged in farming and
cheese making excepting two years
with the Boston & Maine Railway ;
£>lso general merchant at Marlington;
as School Commissioner favored con-
solidation of schools and the payment
of higher salaries for qualified teach-
ers. One of Stanstead County's pro-
gressive and successful business men ;
societies: I.O.O.F. ; Liberal ; Metho-
dist. Married Almira E. Rediker,
daughter of Simon Rediker, Granite-
ville, Que., Sept. 26, 1877. Children:
Goldie W., 1879; Homer A., 1880,
(deceased) 1894; Gerald J. and Gor-
don O. (twins), 1884; Wright W.,
1889; Mavis E., 1897; Milton A.,
1898; Oliv^ A., 1899.
BURBANK, Everett Augustus,
Dunham, Que. - - Born at Danville,
Que., Sept. 30, 1886, son of W. Aus-
tin and Ella F. (Lee) Burbank. Edu-
cated: Danville Academy ; A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., Royal Guardians; In-
dependent; Congregationalist. Mar-
ried Pearl L. Sheppard, daughter of
J. S. C. Sheppard, Sorel, Que., Dec. 2,
1913.
BURNS, John, Island Brook, Que.
— Born at Morin Heights, Que., Dec.
3, 1862, son of John and Ellen (Rod-
gers) Burns; Irish; grandfather, Wm.
Burns, came from Ireland and settled
in County of Argenteuil Educated:
Public Schools; appointed Justice of
Peace, 1910; member Board of
Health; Independent Conservative.
Married Naomi Millar, daughter of
James Millar, of Island Brook, Que.,
Jan. 4, 1887. Children: Edna L. M.,
1898; Eleanor G., 1908; Ruth R.,
1910.
BURRAGE, Robert R., Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Hatley, Que., Oct. 13,
1861, son of Rev. H. G. and (Mrs.)
Burrage ; English. Educated : Bishop's
College, Lennoxville, Que.; insurance
and real estate business; St. George's,
Sherbrooke, Showshoe, Sherbrooke
Curling; Conservative; Anglican.
BUTLER, Edwin, Martinville, Que.
— Born at Lennoxville, March 9,
1865, sen of John and Elizabeth
(Latcham) Butler; English; father
born at Staffordshire, England; came
to Quebec in 1858 where he served
sixteen years in British Regulars.
Educated: Public Schools; Councillor
Township of Clifton, 1910; Mayor,
1911-12-13-14-15; School Commis-
sioner for many years; successful
farmer, operating large farm near
Martinville, Que.; ardent supporter
of good roads movement; President
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Clifton Farmers' Club; Anglican ;
Conservative. Married Anna M. Bur-
ton, (deceased, 1904) ; Adelaide
Walker daughter of Thomas Walker,
Clapham, Que., Sept. 25, 1907. Child-
ren: Mabel E., 1893; Clifford S.,
1895; John W., 1900.
BUTLER, John Alexander, Cook-
shire, Que. — Born at Inverness, Que.,
March 19, 1873, son of James Butler
and Catherine Curry; English and
Scotch; settled in Megantic County,
1884; father served as a marine on
the Cossock, in Crimean War, and a
battleship built for Russia, seized by
the British Government as it was
dropping down the Thames; won the
V.C. for gallantry during action on
the Peninsula. Educated: Inverness
Academy and Bishop's Medical Col-
lege, Montreal; Doctor of Dental Sur-
gery, and Licentiate of Dental Sur-
gery; School Commissioner; I.O.O.F.
Protestant. Married Stella M. Mac-
Rae, of Cookshire, Que., June 8,
1902. Children: Rita Gertrude.
CABANA, Dr. Hubert C. — Born at
Sherbrccke, Que., July 1, 1884, son
of Hubert C. and Mariette Carr Ca-
bana, French and English; E. at St.
Charles College and Laval, degrees,
B.A., M.D.. graduated 1907; took
special course Montreal Maternity
Hospital 1913; began practice in
Sherbrooke 1907; past Pres. Medical
Faculty, Laval Quebec; Sec.-Treas.
St. Francis Med. Ass'n; attached to
staff General Hospital, St. Vincent
de Paul, member Tuque Rouge; Con-
servative, Roman Catholic; married
Marguerite Clara, daughter of C. De-
lisle, Que., Oct. 14, 1908; children,
Yvan, 1909; Charles Andrew, 1911 ;
Marguerite, 1913.
CABANA, Thomas C., L.D.S., D.D.
S., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Sher-
brooke, Que., June 4, 1882, son of
Hubert C. and Mariette (Carr) Ca-
bana, French and English; E. at St.
Charles College, Brothers' School,
Sherbrooke, and Laval; admitted to
practice 1907, first three years in
Coaticook, coming to Sherbrooke
1910; member K. of T., Club Gaiete,
Tuque Rouge; Conservative, Roman
Catholic; married Marie Jeanne,
daughter of J. O. Lanctot, Sher-
brooke, Que., Oct. 7, 1907; children,
Marie Jeanne, 1908; Joseph Hubert,
1910.
CHAS. C. CABANA
CABANA, Charles Clement, advo-
cate, 85 Melbourne St., Sherbrooke.
—Born at Sherbrooke, July 29, 1873,
son of Hubert C. Cabana and Mari-
etta Carr. French an'l English; E. at
the Brothers' School, St. Charles Sem-
inary and Laval University, Quebec
*-nd Montreal; after one year of medi-
cal studies in Laval University,
Montreal, abandoning the same, v-as
admitted to the Bar in July, 1899,
after 4 years' study with S. N. Par-
ent, ex-Premier of Quebec, Chas.
Fitzpatrick, Chief Justice Supreme
Court and Judge I. Belleau of Que-
bec, and opened his office in Septem-
ber in Sherbrooke; has taken an ac-
tive part in politics as a public
speaker and made a success of the
practice of law specially as criminal-
ist; sportsman at his hours of leisure;
he was president Canadian Snowshoe
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Union, Governor of A.A.U.C., hon.
president and member M.A.A.A. Cas-
quette Champetre, Montreal; Cham-
plain, St. John and three or four of
Quebec leading sporting clubs; Con-
servative, Roman Catholic ; married
Cecile Baril, daughter of Rosalie
Panet Baril, L'Islet, July 22, 1902;
children, Yvonne and Cecile, July 17,
1904; John, Jan. 13, 1905; and Juli-
ette, Feb. 10, 1906.
CAIRNS, Hollis Alphus, East Clif-
ton, Que. — Born at Sawyerville, Que.,
Jan. 1, 1858, son of Hugh E. and
Sarah (Waldron) Cairns, Irish, fath-
er born in Ireland, and came to Clif-
ton in 1843, and was secretary-treas-
urer for the Township of East Clif-
ton for forty-nine years; E. at public
schools; member of East Clifton
Council for period of twenty-eight
years, Mayor for twenty-seven years;
Postmaster at East Clifton for forty-
one years; I.O.F., L.O.L. ; went to
California in 1876 and for three
years was engaged in lumbering; re-
turned to East Clifton in 1879, and
entered into partnership with his
brother, E. E. Cairns, for the pur-
chase of the homestead from his fath-
er, partnership existed until 1891
when he purchased partner's interest,
and continued general farming and
lumbering; Liberal; Methodist; mar-
ried Sarah Harkness, daughter of
James Harkness, Compton, Que.,
July 9, 1884; children, Blanche G.,
1885; Ralph C., 1890; Gussie A.,
1897 (deceased 1915.)
CAIRNS, Moses Hugh, Sawyerville,
Que. — Born at Sawyerville, Nov. 23,
1862, son of James and Malanda
(Eastman) Cairns, Irish, father com-
ing to Sawyerville from Ireland; E.
at public schools, elected East Clif-
ton Council 1907, also, May, 1913-
14-15; engaged in lumbering and
milling in New Hampshire for three
years; returning to Sawyerville pur-
chased the farm where he now resides
in the Township of Clifton, gives par-
ticular attention to the raising of
beef cattle; Independent Liberal,
Methodist; married Lucia Rand,
daughter of Stilman Rand, Rand-
boro, Oct. 10, 1892; one daughter,
Lula, 1896.
MOSES H. CAIRNS
CAIRNS, Horace Robert, Sawyer-
ville, Que. — Born Jan. 27, 1870, at
Sawyerville, Que., son of James and
Melinda (Eastman) Cairns, Irish,
father located in Sawyerville when a
boy; E. public schools; elected to
Council Tp. Newport 1914, School
Commissioner 1906-12; chairman for
two years; after leaving school went
to Boston, Mass., where he followed
the building trade for four years ;
spent the summer of 1894 in the Can-
adian West, returning to Sawyer-
ville in 1897, where he has since been
engaged in farming; Liberal, Metho-
dist; married Agnes F. Marlin, daugh-
ter of Samuel Marlin, Randboro,
Oct. 21, 1896; children, Newel E.,
1899; Helen E., 1906; Lloyd S.,
1908; Wilda M., 1910; Hugh D.,
1913.
CALL, Wolfred, Nelson, Waterloo,
Que. — Born at Magog, Que., Nov. 14,
1837, son of Richard and Venia (Tur-
ner) Call; Scotch; served at Coun-
cillor fifteen years, Mayor three
terms, Commissioner Superior Court,
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general insurance agent, in partner-
ship with C. E. Harvey; member A.F.
& A.M., I.O.O.F.; Liberal, Metho-
dist; married Susan M. Lincoln (de-
ceased 1895) ; married, second, Mar-
ion A. Clark, Waterloo, Sept. 21,
1898.
CALL, Herman James, Dixville,
Que. — Born at Magog, Que., Jan. 9,
1875, son of Whiting and Hannah
(Garfield) Call, English; E. at pub-
lic schools; engaged in farming at
various places in St. Francis district,
purchased the Capt. Martin farm,
Dixville, 1911; carries on extensive
dairy farming; elected member Dix-
ville Council 1915, member Stanstead
Agr'l Society, I.O.O.F., C.O.F.,
Knights of Maccabees; Universalist;
Liberal; married Mabel Poole, Hat-
ley, Que., Sept] 20, 1898.
CALL, Herbert Leroy, North Hat-
ley, Que. — Born at North Hatley,
Que., Aug. 22, 1882, son of Burton
and F. D. (Presby) Call, English,
among the very earliest settlers in
Stansteod; Councillor North Hatley;
A.F. & A.M., Liberal, Universalist ;
married Georgina Lebaron, North
Hatley, Que., Jan. 12, 1904; one son,
Russell Burton.
CALL, Frank Oliver, Bishop's
College, Lennoxville, Que. — Born at
West Brome, Que., April 11, 1878,
son of Lorenzo Call and Sarah Hun-
gerford. Scotch-English; E. at Sut-
ton Academy, Stanstead College.
Bishop's College, Paris, France, and
Marburg, Germany; Bachelor of Arts,
Master of Arts, Bishop's College,
Modern Language Master, Westmount
Academy, Modern Language Master,
Bishop's College School, Professor of
Modern Languages, Bishop's College;
contributor (chiefly verse) to various
magazines, author of "In a Belgian
Garden," and other poems, published
1917, by MacDonald, London, Eng. ;
Independent, Anglican.
CAMERON, George Abner, Adams-
ville, Que. — Born at Farnham Cen-
ter, Que., Oct. 10, 1866, son of Stev-
en M. and Mary (Taber) Cameron,
Scotch; School Commissioner many
years, Ass't. Postmaster Adarnsville
twenty years ; many years general
merchant, now engaged in farming.
CAMPBELL, Frederick J., general
manager Canada Paper Co., Windsor
Mills, Que. — Born at Toronto, Ont.,
1864, son of W. C. Campbell and
Emily Lee, Scotch, his father, James
Campbell, a well known publisher,
coming to Canada from Edinburgh
about 1840; E. at Upper Canada Col-
lege, Toronto; entered employ Can-
ada Paper Co., 1881, manager Tor-
onto house, 1891; made general man-
ager, 1902, on taking charge moved
head office from Montreal to Wind-
sor, all the company's mills have since
been rebuilt artd the output more than
doubled, the financial position of the
comoany being one of the strongest
in the country; Mayor of Windsor,
1908-09, school trustee and chairman
Windsor Patriotic Fund, member St.
George's Club, Sherbrooke, Hermi-
tage Country Club, Magog, St. James
and Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club,
Montreal, Royal Can. Yacht Club,
Toronto ; Independent, Anglican ;
married Elizabeth Van Vliet, daugh-
ter of W. H. Van Vliet, Lacolle, Que.
CHAS. CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL, Charles, manufac-
turer, Richmond, Que. — Born at Mel-
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bourne, June 18, 1852, son of D. and
Grace (Beattie) Campbell. Scotch;
E. St. Francis College; began business
life 'first as clerk and deputy P. M.
with G. K. Foster, later as partner
with his son as Foster & Campbell,
buying out partner's interest and con-
tinuing business alone for 12 years.
Ten years ago became manager for
Boston Last Co., in Richmond, having
charge of Canadian business of this
industry which commenced here in
190t> by maKing the rough maple
blocks used in manufacture of hne
boot lasts, and later developed into
manufacture of finished lasts and are
now the principal and largest manu-
facturers of fine lasts in Canada. Mr.
Campbell has held many public ott'i-
ces including, Postmaster of Rich-
mond 12 years, Councillor 10 years,
Mayor one term, Sec'y Richmond Co.
Arg'l. Soc. 8 years, Pres. Board of
Trade four years, Vice-Pres. E. T.
Associated Boards one year; Con-
servative, Presbyterian; married
Jessie Dunton, daughter of George
Uunton, Richmond, Sept. 3, 1888;
children, four daughters, A. Grace,
Alice, Roberta, and Islay, two sons,
C. Colin and Grant S., both of whom
enlisted and went overseas with
C. E. F.
CAMIRAND, Jude-Olivier, M.D.,
23 Brooks Street, Sherbrooke, Que. —
Born at Sherbrooke, Que., Oct. 25,
1847, son of Hercule Olivier and
Ther&ile (Gauthier) Camirand, ances-
tors came from Normandy, France,
and settled at La Pointe du Lac, nine
miles above Three Rivers; E. Sher-
brooke and St. Joseph Seminary,
Three Rivers, Que. ; as a hobby, aside
from his profession is interested in
farming and owns a large farm on
Magog road known as "Les Or-
meaux"; shareholder in the St. Law-
rence Lumber and Industrial Co. of
which he is a director, member of the
Board of Administration of Laval
University, Montreal, Vice-President
of the Canadian Medical Protective
Assn. since its establishment; studied
medicine at PEccle de Medicine et de
Chirurgie at Montreal and took de-
gree of M.D. at Victoria University,
Cobourg, Ont., in May, 1871, after
which passed a few months in Paris
studying; City Councillor in 1898 for
term, chairman Board of Trade in
1900, twice Mayor Sherbrooke, twice
Pres. of St. John Baptist Society,
established District St. Francis Med.
Assn. in 1887 of which he was later
a president, member St. John Baptist
Society, Union St. Joseph of Sher-
trooke, Monument National; estab-
lished first Medical Board Sacred
Heart Hospital and was first president
of said board until opening of St.
Vincent de Paul Hospital of which
board he is president; Conservative,
Roman Catholic; married Albertine
Dion, of St. Joseph de Beauce, July
21, 1910; children, M. A. Clorinde,
March 7, 1911; Louis Gerard, Feb.
22, 1912.
CHAS. W. CANDLISH
CANDLISH, Charles William, Wat-
erloo, Que. — Born at Lisgar, Que.,
May 29, 1874, son of William and
F.liza (Atkinson) Candlish, Scotch,
grandfather, Charles Candlish, com-
nig from Scotland about 1840, first
settled at Sherbrooke, later in Drum-
mond County, some years afterwards
moving to Longueil where he died,
interred Elmwood Cemetery, Sher-
brooke; E. public schools and St.
Francis College, Richmond; several
years manager general store, L'Avin-
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ir, Que.; in 1897 passed civil ser-
vice examinations and was appointed
railway mail clerk one year later,
headquarters Montreal, being in
charge of route between Montreal
and Waterloo over C.V.R. ; Shefford
Lodge, No. 18, A.F. & A.M., Sussex
Preceptory, No. 9, I.O.F., C.O.F.,
R.T. of T.; Anglican; married Emma
C. Shepard, died 1905; married Jes-
sie E. Macfarlane, June 14, 1910.
CAPSEY, George, Bedford, Que.
—Born at Bedford, Que., Nov. 21,
1847, son of Thos. and Elizabeth
(Betham) Capsey, English, father
was born in England, first came to
Canada in 1832, later came to reside
and in 1835 settled at Mystic, Que. ;
E. at Bedford Academy and McGill
University, B.C.L. McGill in 1877,
after graduation was admitted to the
Bar in 1878, in that year opened of-
fice at Bedford and has practised law
ever since ; later bought farm at Mys-
tic, and has always taken an active
interest in agriculture; Sec.-Treas.
and revising barrister for Missis-
quoi since 1878, Mayor of Bedford
for two years; I.O.F., Conservative,
Methodist; married Myria F. Hinley,
daughter of Geo. Hinley of Montreal.
April 3, 1880 ; one daughter, Mar-
ion L., b. 1880.
CARMICHAEL, Rev. Canon James
Saumarcz, St. Paul's Church, Knowl-
ton, Que. — - Born at Dublin, Ireland,
son of Rt. Rev. Jas. Carmichael,
Bishop of Montreal, and Emma Du-
bondieu. Irish; E. at High School,
Montreal, Upper Canada College, Tor-
onto, McGill University, Montreal
Diocesan Theo. College, Canon Christ
Church Cathedral^ Montreal; Socie-
ties, Freemasons, Oddfellows and
Foresters; Church of England; mar-
ried E. Isabella Hunter, daughter of
W. C. Hunter, Brome, Que. ; children,
Jas. Saumarez, Jessie Dubondieu,
Emma, William Brome (deceased)
Henry Hugh Hunter.
CARPENTER, Lucius Edward,
Smith's Mills, Que. — Born at Stan-
stead, Que., June 11, 1867, son of
Cumfort and Ann E. (Kilburn) Car-
penter, English, family coming from
New Hampshire as U. E. Loyalists, in
1795, settling in Stanstead County,
grandmother being the first white fe-
male child born in Stanstead Town-
ship; E. at public schools and Stan-
stead College; spent some years in
Lowell, and Boston, Mass.; prop.
Smith's Mills Hotel, manager for 9
years of hotel at Lake Megantic,
later purchased farm in Stanstead
County; member Stanstead Township
School Commissioners, 1911-14; suc-
ceeded late C. A. Jenkins as secretary
township of Stanstead. 1915. member
A.F. & A.M., Lake Meerantic Rifle
Ass'n, competing in matches at Que-
bec and Ottawa ; Universalist, Lib-
eral; married Carrie Lunderville.
Smith's Mills. Que., Dec. 10, 1902;
one son, Gordon K.
CARRE, Eric Forsythe. — Born at
Keewatiri, Ont., June 6, 1880, son of
Henry Carre and Louisa de Quincv
Lundy, Irish ; manager Molsons Bank
branch at Sutton; A.F. & AM.. Con-
servative, Anglican; married Shirley
Marie Parke of Amherstburg. Ont.,
April 10, 1912; children, Mary Louise,
1913; John Francis, 1914.
CASCADDEN, Nelson David, Sher-
brooke. Que. -- Born at Melbourne.
Que., May 6, 1875, son of David and
Elizabeth (Crawford) Cascadden,
Irish, grandfather born in north of
IreHnd, came to Canada when a
young man and settled in Megantic
Co., Que.; E. at St. Francis College.
Richmond; member Sherbrooke Board
of Trade, director Y.M.C.A.; after
leaving school was connected with
various Eastern Townships newspap-
ers including Compton County Chron-
icle, Magog Enterprise and Sher-
brooke Gazette; conducted retail
fruit store, Windsor Mills, about five
years; 1903 established Sherbroo' o
Fruit Co., wholesale fruit and co*"
mission merchants; member A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., Sherbrooke S?iowshoe;
Methodist; married Wilimina Arm-
strong, daughter of the late Andrew
Armstrong, Melbourne, July 4, 1901;
children, Arlington A., 1902; Doro-
tea, 1908.
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CASS, Irving Arthur, general mer- Bangs, Newell, Iowa, 1882; children,
chant, Martinville, Que. -- Born at Carroll Lee, 1886; Eldridge, 1896.
Martinville, Que., Jan. 7, 1871, son
of Oryille and Ellen (Sunbury) Cass,
English, grandfather, John T. Cass,
came from Vermont to Stanstead, and
later moved to Martinville ; E. at
public schools and Coaticook Acad-
emy; engaged for several years in
mill and lumber business with father,
arid in 1903 erected building where
he now carries on business; served
six years as Councillor for Clifton,
elected member School Board 1911,
le-elected 1914, appointed Postmaster
1903; Methodist, Liberal; married
Alma Bridgette, daughter of John
Bridgette, July 14, 1897; children,
Lawrence E., 1898; Carol G., 1901;
Elizabeth M., 1911.
CASS, John Wesley, Ayer's Cliff,
Que. — Born at Stanstead, Que., July
26, 1839, son of Carlton and Electa
(Heath) Cass, English, came from
New Hampshire, settled in Stanstead
among the very earliest settlers;
Councillor Stanstead Township for 10
years, also school commissioner, Con-
servative, Methodist; married Anna
Cass, Stanstead, Que., Nov. 11, 1880;
one daughter, Maria B.
GATE, Charles Walter, K.C., Sher-
brooke, Que. - - Born at Stanstead,
Que., April 4, 1855, son of Nathaniel
and Harriet Wright Gate; E. at Stan-
stead Wesleyan College, senior mem-
ber law firm Gate, Wells & White,
King's Counsel, was Batonnier St.
Francis Bar in 1897 and again in
1906, for seven years a member Sher-
brooke City Council and Chairman
Finance Committee; Mayor of Sher-
brooke, 1910-11, Governor Sher-
brooke Protestant Hospital, President
Massawippi Valley Railway, Chair-
man Board of Trustees Stanstead
College, Chairman Board Trustees
Sherbrooke Y. M. C. A., Chairman
Legislative Committee, Sherbrooke
Board of Trade; St. George's Club,
Sherbrooke Curling Club; Conserva-
tive, Methodist; married Mary Ma-
rilla Bangs, daughter of Leonard L.
C. W. GATE, K.C.
GATE, Sub-Lieutenant Carroll L.,
in overseas service. — Born at Sher-
brooke, Que., Oct. 4, 1886, son of
Chas. Walter Gate and Mary M.
Bangs, English; E. at McGill Uni-
versity; B.S.C. McGill, general man-
ager of Galbraith & Gate, Ltd., con-
tracting engineers; Canadian Society
of Civil Engineers; Conservative,
Methodist; married Maida A. Le-
baron, daughter of W. B. Lebaron,
of Sherbrooke, Que., Aug. 31, 1911:
children, John L., Oct. 17, 1912.
GATE, Lieut. Eldridge, in overseas
service, officer of 35th Battery. -
Born at Sherbrooke, Que., Feb. 5,
1896, son of C. W. Gate, K.C., and
Mary M. Bangs, English; E. at Stan-
stead Wesleyan College, McGill Uni-
versity, was provisional Lieut, in
22nd F. A. Battery, took a training-
course at Kingston in August, 1915,
now Lieut, in the 35th Battery, C.
E.F., 8 F. A. Brigade, went to France
in July, 1916; member Theta Delta
Chi; Conservative, Methodist.
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CATHCART, George David, Bury,
Que. — Born at Marlow, Que., May 25,
1878, son of David and Alice J.
(Cathcart) Cathcart; E. public
schools and Stanstead College; en-
gaged in lumber contracting for Great
Northern Paper Co., Bangor, Me.,
conencted with John Breaky Co.,
lumber firm, several years, also, with
Chaudiere Lumber Co.; in 1912 pur-
chased stock of general merchandise
from Saunders and Dunsmore, Bury,
conducting business under name of
Cathcart Bros., Bury, Que.; School
Commissioner, Marlow, licensed Prov.
Crown Land timber surveyor; A.F. &
A.M., also, I.O.F., Presbyterian; mar-
ried Emma Lulu Duff, of Inverness,
Que., deceased 1908; one daughter,
Verna Marion.
Knights of Columbus, hon. member
Cercle Larocque, member St. Francis
Medical Ass'n; Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Georgiana, daughter of Jos. Tru-
deau, Napierville, Que., Feb. 8, 1898;
children, Rudolphe, 1902; Paul, 1905.
DR. M. CHAGNON
CHAGNON, Dr. Maximilien, Sher-
brooke. — Born at St. Bazil, Que., July
21, 1871, son of Joseph and Delima
(Rocheleau) Chagnon; E. at St. Hya-
cinthe Academy; degree from Laval
1896; for two years practiced at St.
Gregoire d'Iberville and eight yei,rs at
St. Liboire; in 1905 established pres
ent drug store business in Sher-
brooke; member Board of Trade,
MGR. H. O. CHALIFOUX
CHALIFOUX, Hubert Olivier,
Bishop of Aureliopolis, and Auxiliary
of Bishop LaRocque, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at St. Hyacinthe, Que.,
June 2, 1850, son of Olivier and Odile
(Sentenne) Chalifoux, of St. Hya-
cinthe, Que. ; E. Classical course in
the Seminary of St. Hyacinthe and
Theological course in the Grand
Seminary, Montreal; came to Sher-
brooke in 1874; was ten years Chan-
cellor of the Diocese of Sherbrooke,
7 years Rector of St. John the Bap-
tist Church at East Sherbrooke, Vicar
General since 1892, consecrated
Bishop of Aureliopolis, the 29th of
December, 1914.
CHANNELL, Willard Allen, R.M.
D., No. 4, Magog, Que. — Born at
Eastman, Que., Oct. 14, 1859, son of
Francis P. and Almedia Sargent
Channell, descent Scotch, great
grandfather, Abraham Channell, was
born in London, coming to Boston
when young man and interested as
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member of an American Privateer, brother as Chapman Bros., continuing
remaining in service till close of revo- same since ; member Brome Council
lution, came to Georgeville 1810, several years, Postmaster Brome 34
where he died 1858, aged 110 years; years; I.O.F., George V. Fish and
E. at public schools, Magog; member Game Club; Anglican, Liberal; mar-
E. Bolton school board many years ried Carrie H. Stinehour, Cowans-
(chairman), auditor, member Magog ville, Nov. 13, 1883; children, Carrie
Board of Trade, director Brome Co. B., 1885; Edgar S., 1890, deceased
Agrl. Soc., I.O.O.F.; spent several 1897; MacDonald P., 1896.
years in New England in shoe manu-
facturing business, returning to Can- CHAPMAN, William Madison,
i'da 1894, purchased present farm Brome, Que. — Born at Brome, Que.,
west of Lake Memphremagog, 1895; March 20, 1866, son of Thomas and
advocate of good roads, consolidated Eliza (Bigelow) Chapman, English,
schools, etc.; Conservative, Metho- merchant; member firm E. S. and
dist; married Arvilla Lewis, daughter Wm. Chapman, Sutton, member of
of Stewart Lewis, Waterloo, Que., Knowlton Board of Trade, I.O.F.,
Oct. 2, 1895; one son, Harold Allan, Liberal, Anglican; married Bertha N
1897. Hulbert, at Frelighsburg, Que., May
31, 1894; children, Gladys E., 1896.
CHANNELL, Charles Llewellyn,
R.M.D. No. 4, Magog, Que. — Born at
Bolton Forest, July 5, 1871, son of CHARBONNEL, Louis Eugene,
Francis P. and Almedia Sargeant LL.B., Cookshire, Que. — Born, Feb.
Channel, Scotch, grandson, Abraham 11, 1863, son of Thomas and Lydia
Channel!, who came from New Eng- (Payan) Charbonnel; parents came
land; E. public schools and Magog from France in 1854; E. Sherbrooke
Academy; member East Bolton Coun- Academy; began practice of law in
cil since 1900, Mayor, 1914, Post- 1884 at Sherbrooke; removed to
master at Channel! 20 years; pur- Cookshire in 1896 and purchased the
chased present fine farm west shore Compton County Chronicle which he
Lake Memphremagog, 1892 , general published till 1907 when he sold out
farming and stock raising, interested continuing the practice of law in
in general public improvements; Con- Cookshire since that time; Past
servative, Methodist: married Mary Grand Master, I.O.O.F., 1900; Angli-
Alma Manning, daughter of Austin can; Independent; married Harriet T.
Manning, Warden, Que(, Sept. 14, Taylor, Sept. 6, 1902; one daughter,
1892; children, Lera E., 1894; Ellis, Louise, April 21, 1904.
Aug. 29, 1904. deceased Oct. 9, 1904;
Jennie F., 1899.
CHEVALIER, Arthur, Sherbrooke,
CHAPMAN, Edgar S., merchant, Que. — Born at St. Vincent de Paul,
Brome, Que. — Born at Brome, Que., Laval Co., Sept. 20, 1868, son of
Sept. 13, 1853, son of Thomas and Isaie Chevalier and Justine Labelle;
Eliza A. (Bigelow) Chapman, Eng- French; E. St. Vincent de Paul Col-
lish, grandfather, William, coming lege, Commissioner of Township of
from England to New York, later to Ascot, Commissioner Court; City
Montreal and settled in Brome about Valuator, member of Board of Trade,
1840; E. Knowlton Academy and Artisans' Canadien Francais, C.O.F.,
Ploughkeepsie, N.Y., Commercial Col- Knights of Columbus, Tuque Rouge
lege; first entered store of Chandler S.S., La Gaiete S.S. Club, St. Francis
and Lawrence, Cowansville, 1884 W. Club; Liberal, Roman Catholic;
formed partnership ith Wm. Pharaoh, married Exilia Mathieu, daughter of
Brome, dissolved 1887, continued P. Mathieu, of St. Aime, Richelieu
business alone till 1893 when formed Co.; children, Beatrice, 19 years old;
partnership of Chapman, Chandler & Leopold, 17 years; Adrienne, 16
Co., on death of Mr. Chandler in years> Cecile, 14 years; Anne-Marie,
1895, formed partnership with his 8 years.
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CHILDS, Harba Watson, Dixville,
Que.- — Born at. Dixville, Que., July
15, 1862, son of Marcus and Rosetta
(Straw) Childs; English, grandpar-
ents came from Massachusetts and
settled at Barnston, later moving to
Barford; E. public schools; engaged
in lumber and mill business; later en--
gaged in farming at Dixville; con-
ducted creamery and cheese factory,
also, blacksmith business at Dixville;
letired from active business in 1913,
having sold farm and other business
interests; served in Dixville Council,
member School Board since 1907,
member Stanstead Co. Agr'l Soc.,
I.O.O.F., C.O.F., Averill Fish and
Game; Anglican, Conservative; mar-
riec Annie A. Damon, Dixville, March
31, 1886; children, Bessie V., 1884;
Seth S., 1890; Lee W., 1893; Hazel
R., 1899; Annie Bernice, 1900;
George W., 1904.
W. F. CHOQUETTE
CHOQUETTE, William Frederick,
Postmaster, Farnham. - - Born at
Farnham, Que., Sept. 24, 1871, son of
Louis Eugene Solyme and Mary Ann
(Donahue) Choquette; French and
Irish ; E. Holy Cross and Com-
mercial College, Farnham, Que. ; on
leaving college entered Farnham post
office as assistant postmaster; upon
death of his father, 1895, appointed
to succeed him as postmaster of
Farnham ; has assisted materially in
extension of rural mail routes in
Farnham district; active supporter of
good roads and other public move-
ments, member Farnham Board of
Trade; Vice-Pres. of E. T. Associated
Boards and of E. T. Immigration
Society, member several benefit so-
cieties, Financial Sec. I.O.F. ; Roman
Catholic.
CHOQUETTE, A. John, Farnham,
Que. — Born at Farnham, Que., Feb.
13, 1887; Irish and French; E. at
Holy Cross College, Farnham ; man-
ager Hochelaga Bank, Farnham,
Executive Committee of Farnham
Board of Trade, Fin. Sec. and D. D.
of Knights of Columbus, Farnham;
President of Eastern Hockey League
and Fainham Baseball Club; Catholic.
CHOQUETTE, M. J.— Born Farn-
ham, Que., June 14, 1878, son of
Edouard and Corine (Roy) Cho-
quette; French; E. Holy Cross Col-
lege, Farnham; came to Sherbrooke
and first entered employ L. H. Olivier
for 4% years, then with L. A. Co-
dere, 2 % years, and with H. C. Wil-
son & Sons, 8 years; bought boot
<;nd shoe store of H. H. Morency in
1909 which he now conducts; Com-
missioner of Com. Court, Dist. St. F,.
member Sherbrooke Board of Trade ;
K. of C., A.C.F., Alliance National,
St. Joseph Society, Com. Travellers'
Ass'n, Tuque Rouge Snowshoe Club;
Roman Catholic; married Ernestine
Chevalier, daughter of Felix Cheva-
lier, Pointe du Lac, April 31, 1901;
children, Gaston, 1903; Lionel, 1904;
Marcelle, 1907 ; Fabienn, 1908 ;
Roger, 1912; Jacques, 1914. Address,
Sherbrooke, Que.
CHRISTIE, Frank Fernando, Coati-
cook, Que. - - Born at Manchester,
N.H., Nov. 5, 1872, son of Thomas
and Anna (Barns) Christie; Scotch,
grandparents coming from the north
of Ireland to Quebec, settled in Me-
gantic County, later returned to
Quebec City, father, U.S. veteran of
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the Civil War of 1861, who returned
to Canada in 1874, settled in Hatley;
E. Charleston Acad. and Stanstead
Commercial College; entered the em-
ploy of C. A. Fox, Coaticook, in 1892,
and with the firm of Fox and Nunns
which followed; engaged as commer-
cial salesman, 1900, with J. G. Mc-
Kenzie and Co., Montreal, then with
Hodgson, Summer and Co., three
years, and afterwards for eight years
with the W. R. Brock Co., Ltd., re-
signed in 1911 to enter partnership
with C. A. Fox, Coaticook, as Fox
and Christie; member Coaticook
Board of Trade, also A.F. & A.M.
and Golden Rule Chapter, Masons,
Sherbrooke ; Conservative ; married
Katye M. McCutcheon, daughter of
W. B. McCutcheon, Coaticook, June
18, 1903; one daughter, Katherine
M., 1906.
CHRISTIE, James Swail, Island
Brook, Que. — Born at Dunany, Que.,
July 11, 1861, son of William and
Margaret J. Swail Christie ; Irish,
father came from County of Antrim,
Ireland, in 1824, to Dunany, Argen-
teuil, and later moved to Compton;
E. in public schools, member of llth
Battalion of Infantry, now disbanded,
member Board of School Commission-
ers, Tp. of Newport, 1909, re-elected
1912; began farming in Argenteuil
County, in 1893 sold out and moved
to Island Brook, Que., since that time
has been engaged in general farm-
ing, specializing in registered Durham
cattle: Liberal, Methodist; married
Matilda E. Seale, daughter of Jas.
Seale, Island Brook, Que., Oct. 24,
1900.
CHRISTIE, Chas. Edward, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Hatley, April
21, 1878, son of Thos. M. and Anna
M. Christie; E. Hatley Model School
and Montreal Business College; after
leaving school in 1896 entered the
employ of Parker and Knight, Hatley,
°ue., as clerk for two years; removed
to Coaticook, Que., and accepted po-
sition as book-keeper for firm of
Sleeper and Akhurst; upon death of
late Edward W. Akhurst, Sr., and re-
organization of company, was elected
treasurer of new firm of Sleeper and
Akhurst, Ltd., and has continued as
such un to the present date ; member
I.O.O.F., being P.G.R. of Grand En-
campment of Quebec, 1915-16, also,
member A.F. & A.M.; Conservative;
rPotestant; married Edna Luella
Parker, Hatley, Que., Oct. 4, 1905;
children, A. Marion, 1908; Romen V.,
1913.
CLARK, George Edmund, manu-
facturer, Sutton, Que. — Born Brome,
Que., March 26, 1861, son of Daniel
and Betsey (Chapman) Clark; Eng-
lish, ancestors coming from New Eng-
land about 1804 and settling in Shef-
ford County; E. public schools and
Knowlton Academy; as young man in
employ S. E. Ry. and later continued
with C.P.R. till 1900 when he formed
partnership with Wm. C. Clark, as
Clark Bros., mfg. of butter tubs,
which business was conducted till
1914 when machinery was sold; mem-
ber Sutton Council 10 years, Mayor
two years, resigned 1913, member
Sutton School Board, resigned 1913,
member Sutton Rifle Ass'n, Brome
Co. Horticultural Soc., A.F. & A.M.
(P.D.D.G.M. and P.G. Supt. Grand
Chapter of Quebec), member Sutton
Conservative Club; Methodist, Con-
servative; married Emma L. Vernal,
Brome Center, Que., June 11, 1884;
children. George V., 1886; Leslie E.,
1891; Horton D. and Halton A.,
twins, born 1901.
CLARK, George, Rock Island, Que.
— Born at Compton, Que., April 27,
1857, son of Peter and Sophia
(Snucier) Clark, Irish; elected to
Rock Island Council, 1914, real estate
valuator, etc. ; Liberal, Roman Catho-
lic- married Alma Mercier, St. Ed-
widge, Que., Aug. 12, 1889.
CLARKE, William, Lennoxville,
Que. — Born at Cheshire, Eng., Feb.
8, 1865, son of Daniel C. Clarke and
Martha Clarke, English; E. at public
schools, Cheshire, Eng. ; Councillor
Municipality of Lennoxville, for over
20 years with C. R. Clough & Co.
as office man and commercial tra-
veller, bought out the business of
White & Wiggett, flour and feed mer-
chants, in 1914, entered into partner-
ship with Jas. Stewart the same year,
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
doing business under the name of
Clarke and Stewart; member I.O.F.,
Sons of England, Masons; Conserva-
tive, Christian Scientist; married,
first, Mary Jane Stuart; second,
Abbie J. Porteous, daughter of J.
Porteous; children, Leonard, Mal-
colm, Roy, Bruce.
CLEMENT, Joseph Francis, Wat-
erloo, Que. — Born at St. Johns, Que.,
Aug. 26, 1861, son of Oliver G. and
Adelaide (Besaillon) Clement; E. St.
Johns, Que. ; as young man began
business as clerk in his father's store
at St. Johns; in 1883 established gen-
eral dry goods store at Waterloo
where he carries on an extensive busi-
ness; elected to Waterloo Council in
1900, served as Mayor in 1912, still
a member of Council having been
successively re-elected by acclama-
tion, Chairman Catholic School
Board since 1903, member Waterloo
Board of Trade; Roman Catholic,
Conservative; married Marie C.
Hudon, Waterloo, Sept. 22, 1885;
children, Marie A., 1887; Clementine
B., 1889; Gertrude F., 1901; Jules E.,
CLEVELAND, Harry Roland, D.V.
S., Danville, Que. — Born at Danville,
Que., Aug. 16, 1873, son of C. C.
Cleveland and Fluvia E. Cleveland,
cx-M.P. for Richmond and Wolfe Co.;
English, family came from U.S. about
1800 from whom Township of Cleve-
land, Richmond Co., derives its name;
E. at Danville Academy and High
Schools at So. Natick, Mass., and
Burlington, Vt., and McGill College;
member of Danville Village Council,
1906 to 1915, Mayor 1910 and 1911,
School Commissioner, 1902-05, prac-
tised veterinary surgery at Maiden,
Mass., and Danville, Que., from 1894
to 1912; Vice-Pres. of J. L. Goodhue
& Co., leather belting mfg. for sev-
eral years, becoming president of said
company in 1912; managed for sev-
eral years the stock farm known as
Rock Farm of which afterwards be-
came owner, specially interested in
the raising of fancy horses having im-
ported some of the best blood to be
found in the American trotter from
the U.S.; member A.F. & A.M., Past
Master, P.G.S.W. Grand Lodge, I.O.
F. ; Conservative, Anglican: married
Mary Isabel MacDonald of Danville,
Dec. 27, 1897; one son, Harry Rol-
and.
CLEVELAND, Homer Leslie, Barn-
ston, Que. — Born at Barnston, Que.,
Dec. 12, 1853, son of Levi and Zilpha
(Baldwin) Cleveland, English, grand-
father came from Vermont and set-
tled in Barnston in 1800; E. public
schools and Barnston Academy; mem-
ber of Barnston Council for nine
years, resigning in 1914, School Com-
missioner for nine years; Warden
Stanstead County, 1913, Mayor for
three years, appointed Justice of the
Peace 1890, member Dubois Fish and
Game Club, I.O.F. ; after leaving
school succeeded his father on the
homestead, which has been occupied
by the Cleveland family lor over one
hundred years; on his 250-acre farm
he follows general farming and stock
raising; was Mayor of the Township
when application was made for loan
to build good roads; Conservative,
Methodist; married Julia A. Oliver,
daughter of William L. Oliver, Barn—
ston, Que., Jan. 1, 1877; children,
William L., 1879; Mary E., 1881 ;
Orson W., 1884; Mira R., 1891 (died
in infancy) ; Leonard A., 1894; Mabel
G., 1896.
CLOUGH, Aaron Greenleaf, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born at North Troy, Vt.,
Aug. 30, 1869, son of Jedediah and
Lucy (Cutts) Clough; Scotch, family
among early settlers of Vermont and
New Hampshire; E. public schools
and Derby (Vt.) Academy; estab-
lished business at Ayer's Cliff in
1892, as general merchant, develop-
ing an extensive trade with surround-
ing district, also, interested in lumber
and pulpwool business, and in vari-
ous industrial concerns throughout
the province; elected to Ayer's Cliff
Council, 1909 to 1915, Mayor 1913;
Sec.-Treas. Stanstead Agr'l Soc.,
member Ayer's Cliff Board of Trade ;
Batist ; Conservative ; President
Stanstead Co. Conservative Ass'n.
1912-13.
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ROMULUS CLOUTIER
CLOUTIER, Romulus, B.A., L.L.L.,
Waterloo, Que. — Born at St. Joseph
de Beauce, Nov. 4, 1879, son of A.
and D. (Bisson) Cloutier, of French
descent; E. at College of Ste. Anne
de la Pocatiere, in Kamouraska, and
Laval University, Quebec; B.A. in
1901, L.L.L., 1904, admitted to Bar
in 1904; practised profession at Wat-
erloo since Jan., 1905; an examiner
at the Bar; School Commissioner of
Waterloo ; member Waterloo Board
of. Trade, St. Jean Baptiste Society
and Knights of Columbus; Roman
Catholic, Conservative; married Al-
bertine Foisy, at Ottawa, Nov. 29,
1906 ; children, Marguerite, 1908 ;
Beatrice, 1912.
COATES, Orange Scott, Bury, Que.
Born at Bulwer, Que., Jan. 9, 1858,
son of Benjamin and F. (Colby)
Coates; English, grandparents com-
ing from England and settling in
Compton Co.; E. public schools; in-
terested in farming and stock rais-
ing; dealer in live stock, shipping to
English market; also, interested in
pulp and lumber business; proprietor
of general store at Bury, established
in 1900; Councillor of Eaton Town-
ship and School Commissioner; Bap-
tist, Liberal; married Alma Barter,
of Bury, Que., March 13, 1888; chil-
dren, Winnifred P., Guy S., and
May O.
COATES, Barlow, Bury, Que. —
Born at Eaton, Que., Sept. 13, 1852,
son of Prosper H. and Mary (Moul-
ton) Coates; English, family coming
to Eaton from New England, among
first settlers of townships; E. public
schools; engaged in farming and stock
raising; stock dealer, shipping to
English and Montreal markets; pur-
chased general store of A. L. Brown
& Son, Lennoxville, 1906; in 1907
retired from mercantile business and
bought timber limits at Bury where
he is engaged in general lumber and
pulpwood business; Councillor Eaton
Township 12 years, member Bury
School Board 1911-14; I.O.F.; Angli-
can, Conservative ; married Miranda
Coates, daughter of John Coates, of
Eaton, Dec. 3, 1874; children, Per-
sis A., 1882, and Georgie E., 1887.
COCKERLINE, John William M,
Bedford, Que. — P rn at Herrvs-
burgh, Que., June 20, 1870, son of
William and Janet (Gray) Cocker-
line; English, father born in England,
1829, and came to Canada, 1836,
settling in Henrysbury, Que., died at
Bedford, 1912; E. public schools;
learned house and carriage painting
trade at Clarenceville ; engaged in
trade at Lowell, Mass., returned and
entered business at Clarenceville as
undertaker and furniture dealer ;
went to Chicopee Falls, Mass., 1895,
taking position with Overman Wheel
Co., returning after four years; pur-
chased successively furniture and un-
dertaking business of L. J. Reed and
Henry N. Corey, Bedford ; erected
present store and residence in 1900;
Methodist, Conservative ; married
Anna Elliott, of Henryville, Que.,
Nov. 1, 1899; children, Jessie G.,
1903; Helen M., 1906; John E., 1913;
Floyd M., 1914.
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
L. J. CODERE
CODERE, Louis Joseph, 119 San-
born St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
St. Hyacinthe, Que., Sept. 5, 1860,
son of Frs. Codere and Emelie (Bru-
nelle) Codere; French; E. at Sher-
brooke and Three Rivers; after leav-
ing school in 1876 went into the hard-
ware business with his father till
1891, then taken into partnership
with his brother Eugene, business
carried on under the name of Codere
Fils & Cie., company incorporated in
1908, L. J. Codere becoming vice-
president and manager, name of new
firm being La Cie Codere & Fils Inc. ;
director of the E.T.A.A. since 1910;
member St. Joseph, Knights of Co-
lumbus, St. Vincent Paul, Columbian
Club; Conservative, Catholic ; mar-
ried Josephine Alphonsine Bourque,
Sherbrooke, daughter of Bernard
Bourque; children, Emelie B., 1882,
died 1884; Augustine, 1883; J. Na-
poleon, 1885; Louis F. G., 1886;
Eugenie, 1888 ; Corrine, 1889 ;
Yvonne, 1892 ; Gertrude, 1894 ;
Aurelie, 1896 ; Josephine, 1898
Joseph Henri, 1899
3901; Cecile, 1905.
Bernadette,
CODERE, Rev. Napoleon — Born at
Sherbrooke, Que., April 30, 1885, son
of Louis Joseph and Josephine
(Bourque) Codere; E. Sacred Heart
Academy and St. Charles Seminary;
received degree of B.S. from Laval;
as professor of English at St. Charles
Seminary for a few years; has been
Assistant Pursar .since March, 1907;
was ordained priest by His Lordship,
Bishop Larocque, June 29, 1910.
CODERE, Louis Francois, Shftr-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke.
Nov. 15, 1886, son of L. J. and Jose-
phine (Bourque) Codere, French; E.
Sherbrooke Brothers' School and St.
Charles Seminary, de.zree B.A., mem-
ber La Cie Codere Fils, Inc., dir I.a
Cie Mutuelle d'Immeubles, des Can-
tons de 1'Est; treas. St. Joseph So-
ciety; Conservative, R.C.; married
Annette, daughter of Louis A. Des-
noyers, Sept. 19, 1911.
COLBY, Charles William, 560 Pine
Ave. West, Montreal, Que. — Born at
Stanstead, Que., March 25, 1867, son
of Hon. Chas. C. Colby and Harriet
Child Colby, grandson of Moses F.
Colby, M.A., M.D. ; E. Stanstead
Wesleyan College, McGill University,
and Harvard University, B.A. (Mc-
Gill), M.A. and PhD. (Harvard),
D.C.L. (Bishop's) Fellow of the
Royal Historical Society, Fellow of
the Royal Society of Canada, Pro-
fessor of History, McGill University;
Director of Canadian Bank of Com-
merce, President of the Noise-
less Typewriter Co., Vice-President
of the Goulds Mfg. Co., Director Do-
minion Wire Rope Co., Asbestos Cor-
poration of Canada, W. A. Rogers
Co., J. H. Sherrard Co., Carter Grume
Co., The McClure Publications, etc.;
President of Graduates Society of
McGill, member of the Historical
Manuscripts Commission of Canada;
author of "Canadian Types of the
Old Regime," "Selections From the
sources of English History,"
"Champlain," and "Frontenac" ; also
of many articles in the Nation, the
English Historical Review, the Am-
erican Historical Review and other
periodicals; clubs, Mount Royal and
University, Montreal, York of Tor-
onto; Conservative; married Emma
Frances Cobb, daughter of Walter B.
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135
D.R.A. match, 1906, and as member
Can. team and took part in matches
for shield at Bisley, Eng., 1907; I.O.
F. ; Conservative. Methodist. Married
Mary C. Thornton, daughter of J. L.
Thornton, Barnston, Sept. 4, 1894 ;
children, Clemmer, 1896; Hazen E.
and Hazel A. (twins) 1898.
CONVERSE, John Leslie, Way's
Mills, Que.— Born Sept. 14, 1875,
son of John and Persis (Buckland)
Converse; English; E. Barnston and
Coaticook Academies; as young man
spent year and half in Grand Rapids,
Mich., and Chicago, 111.; in 1895 took
course at St. Hyacinthe Dairy School;
engaged in butter manufacturing at
Way's Mills till 1908 when he pur-
chased plant and added to it flour
and feed business, developing an ex-
tensive trade; general manager of E.
T. Dairy Produce Co. during the year
of its operation, with headquarters
at Ayer's Cliff; Methodist, Conserva-
tive; married Sadie Clara Bell Horn,
daughter of Norman Horn, Dec. 29,
1897; children, John Douglas, 1906,
and Norma Lucy, 1912.
Cobb, Stanstead, June 23, 1897; chil-
dren, Charles Carroll, 1905; Mary
Pierce, 1909.
COLQUHOUN, Philip, B.A., M.D.,
Waterville, Que. - - Born at Colqu-
houn, Ont., Aug. 11, 1865, son of
Alexander and Harriet (Munro) Col-
quhoun; Scotch; E. Morrisburg, Ont.,
Collegiate Institute and McGill, Arts
1892, med., 1896; after graduation
began practice at Waterville; 1898
appointed surgeon to Eustis Mining
Co., Eustis, Que., and later in same
capacity to Nichols Chemical Co.,
Capelton; Municipal Council and
School Commissioner, Waterville;
I.O.O.F.; Congregationalist; Liberal;
married Annie Mclntosh, Waterville,
June 11, 1901; children, Doris, 1902;
Philip A., 1903; Marian, 1905; Jean
G., 1908.
CONNER, Daniel Henry, Bedford,
Que. — Born at Henryville, Que., Ap-
ril 15, 1865, son of Daniel and Mary
Ann (Henry) Conner, Irish, his
father coming from Ireland when a
young man and settled at Henryville,
Que., later moved to Bedford about
1875; E. Bedford Academy; as young-
man went to Manchester, N.H., as
agent and collector for Metropolitan
Life, two years later with Lawrence,
Lowell and Haverhill Street Railway;
later went to Boston and engaged in
wholesale produce business; in 1899,
returned to Bedford and purchased
grocery store from his father; ap-
pointed Postmaster Upper Bedford
ten years ago ; member Bedford
Board of Trade, also, of A.O.U.W.;
Anglican, Liberal; married Pruella
Gardner, of Stanbridge East, April
12, 1888.
CONVERSE, Burton Eugene, Barn-
ston, Que. — Born at Barnston, Oct.
24, 1871, son of John and Persis
(Buckland) Converse ; English ;
grandfather among early settlers of
Barnston who came from Vermont;
E. Barrston Academy; School Com-
missioner; engaged in farming. In
1902 purchased creamery, also agency
for farm implements; mem. Stanstead F. W. COLWILL
Cavalry, later 7th Hussars; graduate
Toronto Military College with certifi- COLWILL, Frederick William, 16
cate of Lieutenant, placed reserve of Magog St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
officers retaining rank; qualified at at Shepherd's Bush, London, Eng.,
136
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
July 2, 1878, son of James and Maria
Boucher Colwill; E. Latimer College,
Hammersmith, London, Eng. ; came
to Canada as buyer of art furnishings
and draperies for Mahon Bros., Ltd.,
Halifax, 1901, two years later joined
I.C.S. as assistant representative, ap-
pointed local representative at expir-
ation of first year, and manager six
months later; in 1912 came to Sher-
brooke for same company; Masons,
Sons of England, Buffalos, Druids,
St. George's; married Effie I. White,
daughter of J. N. White at Coaticook,
Aug. 12, 1913; children, Grayden
White, July 9, 1914.
LT. G. COOK
COOK, Lieut. Geo. E. W., Bury,
Que., (in overseas service). — Born at
Bury, Que., Nov. 6, 1887, son of
John and Mary (Bennett) Cook ;
Irish; E. at Bury; farmer; enlisted in
the 7th Hussars in 1903 as a private
and served in every rank; in 1901
went to King George V. Coronation
representing the 7th Hussars as a sar-
geantj appointed Lieut, and took a
course at St. Johns, Que., and quali-
fied Sept. 17, 1912; the next April
qualified as Captain; was one of the
first to enlist in the 117th E.T.O.S.
Batt. as a Lieut.; C.O.F.; Liberal,
Methodist.
COOPER, Samuel, East Angus,
Que. — Born at St. Sylvester, Que.,
Dec. 26, 1857, son of John and Ellen
(Calvin) Cooper, Irish; grandparents
came from Ireland about 1820, set-
tled in Quebec, later farmed at St.
Sylvester, then moved to Clifton; E.
at Eaton Academy; entered employ of
H. C. Libby & Co., Littleton, N.H., as
bookkeeper and lumber clerk for
about 4 years; returned to Cookshire
in 1883 and entered into partnership
with T. Macrae & Co.; in 1888 retired
from said firm to accept position with
Cookshire Mill Co. as salesman until
1896; retired and accepted position
with Royal Paper Mill at East Angus
as foreman and lumber clerk; elected
Councillor in 1901, re-elected since;
Mayor of Westbury, 1905-07, pro-
Mayor East Angus 1916; societies,
I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M., R.A.M.; Con-
se'rvative, Methodist; married Mar-
garet Montgomery, daughter of
Major E. Montgomery, at Sawyer-
ville, Que., June 28, 1887; children.
Claude, 1891; Mildred, 1897; Anita,
1899.
COURTNEY, Samuel Uriah, Knowl-
ton, Que. - - Born at West Brome,
Que., Oct. 7, 1845, son of Clarence
and Catherine (Donaway) Courtney,
coming from Dublin, Ireland, with
parents at age of 19 years who first
settled in Montreal, later at West
Brome ; E. Knowlton Academy ;
School Commissioner many years,
(chairman two terms; Justice of
Peace, member Brome County Agr'l.
Society for 25 years, President of
said society three years, Board of
Trade, several years manager of the
Col. Knowlton Farm, afterwards
owned by Judge Duncan, Mr. Court-
ney remaining as manager for six
years, afterwards purchasing the
Lynch property and carried on gen-
eral farmnig and stock raising ; at
present retired from active farming;
for years Supt. of Corporation work
Knowlton, having charge of macada-
mizing streets of said village in 1912;
member A.F. & A.M. ; clubs, Knowl-
ton Fish and Game; Conservative,
Anglican; married Mary Inglis, Frost
Village, Que., Feb. 27, 1871; children,
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Charles W., 1873; Carlton S., 1877! English market being first to develop
Eva, 1879; Ethel K., 1882; Hazel, this line of farming in Lingwick; for
1886. twenty years extensive cattle dealer,
shipping to local and foreign markets ;
COUTURE, Jos. Sylfrid, 95 Wei- three years in Dominion Immigration
lington St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born Dept. at Lake Megantic; several
at St. Romuald, Que., Sept. 8, 1891, years member Lingwick Township
son of Louis and Marie (Leclerc) CounciJ, also, of Compton County
French; E. Sacred Heart School, Agr'l Soc., No. 2, serving as president
St. Charles Seminary, and Laval Uni- of latter; president for four years of
versity of Quebec; graduated in Law, Compton County Liberal Association
L.L.M. at Laval University of Que- and now honorary President; Presby-
bec, in June 1915, and entered in terian, Liberal; married Jennett Fyfe,
partnership with Jacob Nicol, K.C., deceased 1910; married Gertrude M.
and W. Lazure as Nicol, Lazure and Bishop, Bishop's Crossing, 1912 ;
Couture, Advocates and Barristers; children, Katie, Gertrude and An-
member St. John Baptist Society, St. gus W.
Francis Snowshoe Club; Liberal; Sec.
of the Young Men's Liberal Associ- COWAN, George Franklyn, Scots-
ation of Quebec, in 1913-14; Catholic, town, Que. — Born at Gould, Que.,
Dec. 15, 1864, son of Randall and
COWAN, John Newton, Gould, Susan (Bennett) Cowan; Irish, fam-
Que. — Born at Gould, June 11, 1857, ily coming to Canada from north of
son of Henry and Katie (McKay) Ireland about 1832, locating in Ling-
Cowan, Irish; after number years in wick; E. public schools; 1882 to 1891
west, engaged in general farming at ,engaged in cattle and sheep ranching
Gould, also, interested in lumbering ;ftin Western States; returned to Gould
member Company No. 2, 58th Bat-land engaged in farming till 1900
talion of Infantry, (now disbanded) ;",vhen he formed partnership with Dr.
School Commissioner of Lingwick Mooney as Cowan & Mooney, and
Township for twelve years, resigned engaged in lumber, mill and cream-
1911; Director Agricultural Society ery business; joined 7th Hussars,
No. 2, Compton County; Secretary 1905, and commissioned as Lieuten-
Board of Health; Independent, Pres- ant; had charge "C" squadron three
byterian ; married Anne Jane Murray- years at training camp as acting
daughter of Norman Murray, at major; President several years Comp-
Gould, April 4, 1883; children, Har- ton Co. Agr'l. Soc. No. 2; member
old W., 1884; Gladys C., 1886; Eliza Scotstown Board of Trade; Sec-Treas.
J., 1892. Township Lingwick, 1895-1915 ;
charter member Gould Lodge I.O.
COWAN, Angus, Bishop's Cross- O.F. ; Anglican, Conservative ; mar-
ing, Que. — Born at Gould, (Ling- ried Belinda Hanright, of Gould, Oct.
wick), Feb. 18, 1852, son of Henry 22, 1892, died 1901; one daughter,
and Katie (McKay) Cowan; Scotch- Belinda R.
Irish descent, father born in Ireland
came to Quebec at age of 15 years COWLEY, Dr. Daniel Key worth,
and with brothers John and Randall Granby, Que. -- Born at Clarendon,
settled in Leeds, Que. ; later were em- Que., Oct. 16, 1856, son of Daniel
ployed by B.A. Land Co., building and Mary (McJanet) Cowley; Eng-
roads from Sherbrooke to Scotstown lish, his father, Daniel Keyworth
and were induced to settle in town- Cowley born in Westminster, Eng-
ship of Lingwick, the three Cowan land, coming to Canada with his par-
brothers thus becoming the pioneer ents at age of eight years and set-
settlers of the township; E. public tied in Montreal; E. public schools
schools; engaged in farming, also, in of Ontario and Ottawa Collegiate In-
lumbering for C. S. Clarke Co., who stitute and McGill University, (M.D.
sold to Brompton Pulp & Paper Co. ; C.M., McGill in 1880) ; practiced in
extensive breeder of beef cattle for Granby, 1881 to 1910 when he be-
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came medical director of Protective
Association of Canada, head office,
Granby, Que; School Commissioner
Granby and chairman School Board;
Medical Officer of Township Granby
and village for 15 years; member
Granby Board of Trade; A.F. &
A.M., Knight Templar, Sussex Precep.
and Shriner, Karnak Temple, Mont-
real, I.O.O.F., C.O.F., I.O.F., Royal
Arcanum, Granby Amateur Ath-
letic Association, Lake Dumont Fish
and Game Club; Conservative, Pres-
byterian; married Hattie J. Wallace,
Granby, Que., June 8, 1886; children,
Helen Wallace, 1896; Keyworth A.,
1898
COWLING, Robert Charles, East
Angus, Que. — Born at London, Eng.,
May 28, 1851, son of Robert and
(Francis Biss) Cowling, English, par-
ents c£>me to Canada 1858 and settled
at Bury, Que.; E. Model School,
Bury; Justice of the Peace, Com.
Commissioners' Court; Sec-Treas.
Township and School Board of West-
bury School and Village East Angus;
Director Westbury Light and Power
Co., member I.O.F. ; (Liberal-Con-
servative); Anglican; married Emma
D. French, daughter of John D.
French, Eaton, Que., Sept. 6, 1876 ;
children, John (deceased 1900) ;
Arthur, Esther M., Francis E., Con-
stance H., Herbert G., Edward M.
COWLING, Lieutenant Herbert
George, East Angus, Que. — Born at
East Angus, May 9, 1893, son of
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cowling, East
Angus, Que., English; E. East Angus
and Cookshire Academies, St. Jo-
seph's College, St. Ferdinand de Hali-
fax; Lieut, in 117th E.T. Battalion,
C.E.F. ; Conservative, Church of Eng-
land.
CRACK, Isaac E., B.A., M.D.C.M.,
Compton, Que. -- Born at Nicolet
Falls, Que., Oct. 6, 1874, son of
Arthur and Ann (Healy) Crack; Eng-
lish, grandfather, Robert Crack, com-
ing from England about 1840 and
settling in Richmond County; E. St.
Francis College, Richmond, and Mc-
Gill University, Montreal; B.A. (Mc-
Gill), 1900; M.D.C.M., (McGill),
1904; Chairman Compton Village
School, 1911-14, Chairman Compton
Village and Township Board of
Health; member I.O.O.F. and C.O.F.;
Presbyterian, Liberal; married Fran-
ces Harding, Montreal, June 21,
1905; children, Francis E. T., 1907;
Ralph A. V., 1909.
CRAMER, Willis Adam, Way's
Mills, Que. — Born at Way's Mills,
Que., June 23, 1870, son of William
A. and Emmeline (Miller) Cramer,
English; member I.O.F. ; Conserva-
tive; married Elizabeth Davidson,
Way's Mills, Que., July, 1891.
J. H. CREPEAU
CREPEAU, Joseph Hermenegilde,
St. Camille, Wolfe Co., Que. — Born
at Pierreville, Que., March 28, 1858,
son of Theodore Cote and Julie
Grenier Cote, adopted in 1859 by
Guillaume Crepeau of St. Zephirin,
French; E. at Seminary of Nicolet,
Seminary of Sherbrooke, Que. ; gen-
eral merchant and breeder of regis-
tered Shorthorn cattle; Mayor of St.
Camille from 1892 to 1917, Warden
Wolfe 1900 and 1917 President
of E.T. Liberal-Conservative Ass'n,
1911, director E.T. Agricultural
Ass'n, vice-president Dairy Board of
the Province of Quebec, member
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139
Knights of Columbus, Catholic For-
esters, L'Alliance Nationale ; Con-
servative, Roman Catholic; married
Elodie Miquelon, daughter of Z. C.
Miquelon, of St. Camille, Que., Nov.
5, 1883; children, Armand, Henri,
Louis de Genzague, Marguerite,
Aline, Cecile.
A. C. CREPEAU
CREPEAU, Armand Charles, 47
Gillespie St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
at St. Camille, Nov. 4, 1884, son of
J. H. Crepeau and Elodie Miquelon
Crepeau, French; E. at St. Charles
Seminary, Sherbrooke, Seminary of
Philosophy, Montreal, Laval Univers-
ity of Quebec; graduated in land sur-
veying at Laval University, June 10,
1909, opening an office in Sherbrooke
the same year, assistant to the chief
engineer for the location of the Que-
bec Eastern Railway, Sherbrooke to
Quebec, (1911-12) practising in
Sherbrooke since, Provincial Land
Surveyor, member Board of Trade,
Sherbrooke, Canadian Society of Civil
Engineers, Corporation of Quebec
Land Surveyors; Conservative, Rom-
an Catholic; married Irene Sylvestre,
daughter of C. A. Sylvestre, Mont-
real, Que., Feb. 7, 1910; children,
Madelene, July 3, 1913; Richard,
March 3, 1917.
M. G. CROMBIE
CROMBIE, Marcus George, Rich-
mond, Que., lumber and mill owner.
Born at Melbourne, Que., Jan. 18,
1846, son of William and Mary J.
(Montgomery) Crombie; Irish, father
born in Ireland, coming to Canada
when a boy; E. St. Francis College,
Richmond; member Melbourne Volun-
teer Co.. 54th Batt. (now disbanded),
took part in Fenian Raids, 1866-
1870; Mayor five years of Melbourne
and Brompton Gore, Warden, Rich-
mond County, 1900-2, 1908-9, mem-
ber Protestant Committee of Public
Instruction, Quebec, Mayor of village
Kingsbury since incorporation, 1896-
1914, vice-president Richmond Board
of Trade, Councillor Eastern Town-
ships Associated Boards of Trade, ex-
pres. Richmond County Liberal As-
sociation, vice-pres. and director
Richmond Agricultural Society, mem-
ber board of management St, An-
drew's Church; for some time en-
gaged in farming; manager Kings-
bury Slate Quarry 1886, resigned,
went to Illinois, engaged in railway
construction, returning to Kingsbury
1869 and entered into partnership
with the late Major Williamson, un-
der name of Williamson and Crom-
bie, lumber manufacturers, until 1890
when he acquired partner's interest,
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being sole roprietor until 1902; that
year he took into partnership his son,
George, and son-in-law, T. G. Tor-
ranee, firm's name remaining the
same, with mills, railway sidings and
water power at Kingsbury, also, in-
cluding over seventeen thousand acres
of timber limits along Salmon Creek
and shores of Brompton Lake; Mr.
^rombie has given very substantial
support to the Sherbrooke Hospital
and to other institutions, also, to the
various patriotic undertakings ; Lib-
eral, Presbyterian; married Jane
Trenholm, daughter of the late James
Trenholm, Trenholmville, June 14,
1876; children, Winnifred M., George
W., Ethel M.
F. R. CROMWELL, M.P.
CROMWELL, Frederick Robt.,
M.P., Cookshire, Que. - - Born at
Leeds, Megantic Co., Que., May 13,
1872, son of Thos. and Elizabeth
(Kinnear) Cromwell; E. at public
schools; elected, House of Commons
for Compton Co., 1911, Mayor of
Clifton, 1902, Councillor Eaton 1907,
Councillor Cookshire, 1909-12; so-
cieties, C.O.F., Court Sunbeam, of
Sawyerville, Que. ; Conservative,
Presbyterian; married Martha Ellen
MacKay, daughter of Hugh MacKay,
Compton Co., Que., April 21, 1896;
children, Cyril C., Oliver T. H., Grace
E., E. Freda, Lottie, Evelyn, Francis, .
Rufus E., Patricia M.
CROMWELL, James, Sawyerville,
Que. — Born at St. Sylvester, Que.,
1858, son of Thomas and Elizabeth J.
(Kinnear) Cromwell, English and
Scotch; Councillor Sawyerville, 1900
to 1909; member I.O.O.F., C.O.F. ;
Conservative, Presbyterian; married
Mary MacKay, Sawyerville, Que.,
1883; children, Mabel E., Harry R.
CROMWELL, Ayton, Cookshire,
Que. — Born at St. Sylvester, Que.,
Sept. 17, 1860, son of Thomas and
Elizabeth Jane (Kinnear) Cromwell;
E. public school; Councillor and
Mayor, town Cookshire, Que., mem-
ber I.O.O.F. ; Conservative, Metho-
dist; married Margaret Adams,
Eaton, Que., Jan., 1884; children,
Ellen E., Howard R. (deceased),
Maud E. A. Ross.
CROTHERS, Dr. William, Stan-
bridge East, Que. — Born at Clarence-
ville, Que., Feb. 7, 1846, son of
Robert and Mary (Forman) Crothers,
Irish, father came to Canada from
Ireland about 1837 and settled at
Clarenceville ; E. Clarenceville Acad-
emy and McGill "University; began
practice of medicine 1876, M.D.C.M.;
member Board of Trade, I.O.F.; Con-
servative, Anglican; married Mary J.
Beattie, daughter of Porter Beattie
at Stanbury, Que., June 11, 1882.
CROWELL, Robert Gilman, mer-
chant, Sutton, Que. — Born at Dunkin,
Que., March 1, 1870, son of Harvey
and Jane (Potter) Crowell, English,
family coming from England to
Massachusetts and later settling in
Potton, 1860; E. public schools and
North Troy Academy; conducted gen-
eral store at Dunkin 15 years till
1904, also, cheese factory and cream-
ery; 1907 purchased general store at
Highwater, 1913 purchased general
store of C. O. Smith, at Sutton,
which he has conducted since; inter-
ested in agriculture, for many years
conducting farm with general line of
stock raising; supporter of good roads
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141
and other public movements; Post-
master Dunkin, 1897 till 1904; cus-
toms' officer Highwater, 1914 till
1912; member Potton Council, 1912-
13; C.O.F.. Mansonville Rifle Ass'n;
Methodist, Liberal ; married Palma L.
Truax, (deceased 1911); married
Lilenore Miltmore. Glen Sutton, Que.
Nov. 12, 1913; children, Clinton R.,
1892; Gordon H.. 1894; Isabel P.;
1897; Nina E.. 1899; Ardis C., 1901:
Ethan L., 1903; Rotus G., 1909; Sid-
ney E., 1910.
CURLEY, Michael, Dunham, Que.
—Born at Dunham, Que., Feb. 28,
1852, son of William and Catherine
(Newton) Curley, Irish, father came
from Ireland about 1835 to the
United States and later settled at
Dunham, Que.; E. public schools; ex-
tensive farmer, specially dairying ;
Councillor for Dunham village, chair-
man School Board, member and direc-
tor County Agricultural Society :
Conservative, Anglican ; married
Sarah C. Best, daughter of C. J. Best,
at Sutton, Que., Dec. 28, 1895.
CURRIE, Edwin Francis. Bedford,
Que. — Born North Stanbridge. Que..
June 17. 1855, son of Horatio N. and
Mary E. (Phelps) Currie, Scotch,
grandfather, Capt. Francis Currie.
coming from New England about
1812 and settling in Stanbridge,
Missisquoi Co. ; E. Stanbridge Acad-
emy; entered employ Mullarkey &
Co., wholesale boot and shoe dealers,
Montreal, as commercial traveller in
Eastern Townships continuing for 12
years, resigning in 1889; established
flour, feed and lumber business at
Bedford in 1888, with M. F. Rice as
Currie & Rice; in 1890 purchased
partner's interest and continued busi-
ness as sole proprietor since that
date ; takes special interest in agricul-
ture, good roads and civic improve-
ment; appointed Missisquoi County
registrar, 1898. member of Bedford
Council since 1908, nro-Mayor, 1912-
13, chairman School Commissioners
several vears resigning in 1910, mem-
ber Bedford Board of Trade, member
Executive E.T. Associated Boards,
president Missisquoi Agr'l Society,
1913, sec.-treas. Missisquoi Co. Lib-
E. F. CURRIE
eral Association, 1896-7-8; member
A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F.; vice-president
Bedford Light and Power Co.; An-
glican, Liberal ; married Elma A.
Reed, 1889, deceased 1909; married
Cora M. Hulburd, of Bedford, Oct.
1912; children, Mary E., 1891; Fran-
ces R., 1893 ; John E., 1894 ; Lewis N.,
1898; Isabel H., 1914.
GUSHING, Charles Jackson, Barn-
ston, Que. — Born at Barnston, Feb.
1, 1850, son of Manda and Patty E.
(Abbott) Gushing, English, father
born at Lyndonville, Vt., later set-
tled in Stanstead Co. ; E. Barnston
Academy; served as councillor about
fifteen years, Mayor three terms,
school commissioner; succeeded
father on homestead, retired 1914,
spent that year in California; active
in educational matters; Liberal, Bap-
tist; married Amelia Carr, daughter
of Francis Carr, Compton, Que., June
17, 1885.
GUSHING, John Nelson, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, June
23, 1874, son of Adson B. and E.
(Martin) Gushing, English, grand-
father, M. T. Gushing, coming from
Vermont, settled at Stanstead Plain,
1820; E. public schools, Michigan ;
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J. N. GUSHING
engaged for several years in farming,
specializing in registered Guernsey
dairy cattle, later became associated
with F. B. McCurdy & Co., brokers,
as manager of Coaticook office; mem-
ber Coaticook Board of Trade, A.F.
& A.M., I.O.O.F., also, Mountaineer
Fish and Game Club; Conservative ;
married Bertha Sweeney, deceased
1905; married Lillian Rose Allard,
deceased, 1914.
D
DAKIN, Frederick W., Sherbrooke,
Que., contractor, member firm of
Loomis-Dakin Co., Ltd. - - Born at
Ibervilel, Que., July 19, 1888, son of
Frederick Bruce Dakin and Florence
L. Connolly; E. St. Johns' High
School, Westmount Academy, Mc-
Gill University, B.Sc. ; member St.
George's Club: Independent; Angli-
can; mprried Freda Birks, daughter
of Fred. Birks, of Montreal, May,
1913; children, John Kenneth, Aug.,
1914.
DAMON — Edgar William, Dixville,
Que. — Born at Dixville, Dec. 4, 1879,
son of Albert E. and Annie (Fenton)
Damon; English and Scotch, Mr.
Damon, Sr., coming from Vermont
about 1855 and settling near Dixville
on a farm where he died in 1894; E.
public schools; entered employ G.T.R.
1897 as brakeman and appointed con-
ductor 1900; sustained serious injury
in accident at Portland terminal, Feb.
2, 1901; retired from railway service,
1903, t.nd took up farming at Dix-
ville ; elected Councillor of Munici-
pality Dixville 1912, and re-elected
1915; member Stanstead Co. Agr'l
Soc. and C.O.F. ; Anglican; Conserva-
tive; married Cora Howe, Dixville,
Nov. 13, 1903.
DARCHE, Louis P. Auguste, Saw-
yerville, Que., merchant. — Born at
Henryville, Que., 1864, son of Frs.
Xavier and Emerence (Simard)
Darche; French, family coming from
France in 1760, ancestor being offi-
cer in French army at Chambly; E.
St. Hyacinthe College; general store
at South Ham, Que., 1887; moved to
Sawyerville, 1907, where he has con-
ducted business as general merchant
since; J.P. and Com. Superior Court;
pres. Liberal Conservative Ass'n,
Compton Council 1911, Knights of
Columbus; Roman Catholic; married
Josephine Demers, of St. Pierre, Que.,
1888; children, Leopold, Stanislas,
Jeanne, Lucien and Clovis.
DARCHE, Dr. Joseph Aime, M.D.,
C.M., 49 King Street, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Danville, Aug. 31,
1872, son of F. X. Darche and Emer-
ence Simard, French; E. St. Charles
Seminary, M.D., C.M., McGill; mem-
ber, Societe Francaise d'Ophthal-
molpgie, D'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie,
Paris, France; Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Lucy Dubrule, daughter of J. N.
Dubrule, St. Hyacinthe, Sept. 18,
1900.
DARCHE, J. Omer, 65-67 King
St., Sherbrooke, Que., general mer-
chant— Botii at Danville, Que., April
29, 1883, son of G. Arthur Darche
and Marie Pomela Poirier, of St.
Cyrille de Wendover, descendant of
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
143
F. X. Darche who settled in Sher-
brooke in 1884 with very large fam-
ily; E. St. Charles Seminary, Sher-
brooke; active member Sherbrooke
Board of Trade, Alderman City of
Sherbrooke 1915-17, appointed di-
rector of the E.T.A.A. in 1915, mem-
ber C.O.F., Knights of Columbus, St.
Francis and Tuque Rouge Clubs ;
Conservative; Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Juliette Duchesneau, daughter of
H. Duchesneau, of Montreal, Oct. 19,
1908; children, Jeanette, 1909; Ar-
mand, 1911; and Aline, 1913.
DARRAH, Franklin Howard, West
Brome, Que. — Born at Sutton Junc-
tion, Feb. 19, 1881, son of Warren R.
and Jane (Westover) Darrah; mer-
chant; assistant Postmaster Sutton
Junction and West Brome; member
Brome County Horticultural Society,
I.O.O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican; married
Lydia P. Draper, daughter of J. C.
Draper, at Sutton Junction, Jan. 30,
1903; one daughter, Dorothy Alma,
1906.
L. E. DASTOUS
DASTOUS, Louis Emmanuel Mur-
ray, Post Office Inspector, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Quebec, Aug.
2, 1863, son of Louis Antoine and
Margaret Jane (Murray) Dastous ;
French and Scotch; E. Seminary of
Rimouski, Normal School, Quebec, St.
Patrick's Academy and Quebec Sem-
inary; started general store at Ri-
mouski, 1881; accountant and then
manager five years for J. H. Gendron,
Sherbrooke; 1890, founded firm of
Dastous, Farwell & Co., flour and
grain brokers; in 1894 bought out
with his father Macfarlane Milling
Co., Sherbrooke; 1898, formed firm
of Dastous & Co., general brokers ;
1913, appointed Postoffice inspector
of Sherbrooke division, comprising 9
counties; member K. of C.; Roman
Catholic; married Dorilda Alix,
daughter of E. Leblanc, Ottawa, Aug.
2, 1893; children, Marguerite, 1894;
Graciense, 1895; Pauline, 1899;
Roger, 1906; George, 1911.
DAVIDSON, William Hugh, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born County of Antrim,
Ireland, Sept. 6, 1848, Scotch; gen-
eral farming at Libbytown, specialty,
Durham cattle; appointed J.P., 1908;
director of Stanstead Agricultural
Society, president one year, member
Barnston Farmers' Club; Liberal,
Anglican; married Jane Keeler,
daughter of H. Keeler, at St. Ray-
mond, Que., April 1, 1873; children,
David, 1874; Pheobe E., 1877; Sarah
J., 1879, (deceased 1903) ; Ellen J.,
1882; Minnie A., 1883, (deceased
1908); Amy B., 1886; Christina M.,
1889; T. Ernest J., 1891.
DAVINGNON, Joseph Narcisse,
Knowlton, Que. — Born at St. Alex-
ander, Que., Oct. 21, 1859, son of
Narcisse and Marie (Messier) Dav-
ingnon, French; E. public schools ;
elected first council of Knowlton,
served nine years, Mayor 1894, pres.
Board of Trade, past-pres. E. T. Im-
migration Society; entered employ of
the late Mrs. D. C. Rodden & Co.,
general merchants, Waterloo, 1878;
in 1881 said firm opened branch at
Knowlton of which he was appointed
manager; 1884, purchased stock from
said company entering into business
under name of "Davingnon & Pratt,"
general merchants; since that date
very considerably increased the busi-
ness, owner of farm and deeply in-
terested in agriculture and maple
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sugar industry; moved resolution of
pure maple product law at E. T.
Board of Trade annual meeting 1913;
active in good roads movement, edu-
cational and all matters pertaining to
the advancement of the Eastern
Townships; sold out store 1916 and
has opened office as real estate and
insurance broker; Catholic; married
Nellie D. Pratt, Stanbridge East,
Que., Feb. 9, 1884; children, Lillian
M., Pearl A., Cyrille E., Leslie E.,
Stella.
DAWSON, Edward, Compton, hotel
proprietor — Born at Lachute, Que.,
Feb. 20, 1863, son of Richard and
Elizabeth (Moody) Dawson; Scotch,
grandfather, Richard Dawson, Sr.,
coming from Scotland to Canada
when a young man; E. public schools;
spent some time in New England
States; in 1885 engaged in farming
and stock raising in Compton County;
sold out in 1910 and moved to Comp-
ton village; 1912 purchased Saultry
block and opened new Compton hotel
which he continues to conduct to-
gether with livery; member of New-
port Township Council for 15 years
from 1894; school commissioner 9
years; Postmaster New Mexico, Que.,
21 years; School Com. Compton vil-
lage since 1912; Anglican, Conserva-
tive; married Florence M. Austin,
Sawyerville, Sept. 3, 1885; one
daughter, Edna Florence H., 1910.
DAWSON, William, Ives, Que. —
Born at Ipswich, Mass., March 23,
1850, son of Frederick and Martha U.
(Wallace) Dawson, English, father
coming from England and first settled
in Massachusetts, later moved to
Wolfe County, Que.; E. public
schools; served as Councillor and
School Commissioner many years, ap-
pointed Postmaster Ives, Que., when
office was established; early in life
entered lumber business, erecting the
first cir. saw mill in Dudswell; owner
of large timber limits and other land
properties; in 1913 retired from busi-
ness and succeeded by his sons; Lib-
eral, Anglican; married Lucy Berton,
daughter of Joseph Berton, Ives,
Que., Nov. 27, 1877; children, Ira W.,
1879; Charles, 1880; Mary, 1883 ;
James, 1885; Thomas, 1886; Rosa,
1889; Melvina, 1893; Eva, 1898.
DAWSON, James W., Bury, Que.
— Born at Rawsendale, Eng., June
24, 1866, son of George and Eliza-
beth Cuncliffe Dawson, English; E.
in England; elected Bury Council,
1913; member Bury Board of Health;
I.O.O.F. ; Independent Liberal, Angli-
can; learned the building trade in
England, came to Canada when
twenty years of age, where he fol-
lowed his trade for several years; he
succeeded his father as a farmer,
where he has been most successful,
he is also interested in lumbering ;
while in the council he was a strong
advocate of good roads, and took a
keen interest in municipal matters ;
married Sarah Parsons, daughter of
Thomas Parsons, Bury, Que., July,
1892; children, Thomas G., 1894;
Guy H., 1897; Clarence W., 1899 ;
Blanche M., 1901; Elizabeth J., 1903;
James P., 1904.
G. L. DE LOTINVILLE
DELOTTINVILLE, Gustave L., 58
Montreal St., Sherbrooke, Que. —
Born at Three Rivers, Que., Nov. 18,
1857, son of Octave DeLottinville
and M. Lucie Beaudry, ancestors
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came from Picardie, a province of
France; E. at St. Joseph Seminary,
Three Rivers, admitted at the Bar
Jan. 12, 1884; appointed Clerk of the
Crown and Clerk of the Circuit Court
for the District of St. Francis, Aug.
3, 1897; has been president of many
of local French institutions of Sher-
brooke; Grand Knight of Sherbrooke
Council, No. 530, K. of C.; takes
great interest in civic and patriotic
organizations; from 1884 to 1897
took active part in politics and fought
in all the battles of his party in the
Eastern Townships, where he was
known as a strong speaker, a hard
worker and a valuable organizer ;
societies, St. Joseph, St. John Bap-
tist, Royal Guardians, Knights of
Columbus, Mess of 54th, Tuque
Rouge S.S. Club, Sherbrooke, Auto-
mobile Club; Liberal, Roman Catho-
lic; married Marie Emilie Gauthier,
daughter of Ed. Gauthier, Three
Rivers, May 18, 1885; one son,
Maurice, Jan. 10, 1895.
DR. O. DEMERS
DEMERS, Dr. Olivier, Farnham,
Que. -- Born at St. Bridgide, Que.,
1877, son of Olivier and Celina (Te-
brault) Demers, French and English;
E. St. Hyacinthe College, Laval Uni-
versity; graduated 1902 and opened
office at Farnham, appointed C.P.R.
surgeon; much interested in autos,
having agency for McLaughlin ;
School Com. since 1912; member, K.
of C., C.M.B.A., C.O.F., George Fish
and Game Club; Independent; Roman
Catholic ; married Delmeria, daughter
of Louis Marcou, Richelieu, Que.,
Aug. 26, 1902; has three sons.
DEMERS, Yves Emelien, N.P.,
Granby, Que. - - Born at Farnham,
Oct. 20, 1890, son of P. E. Demers
and Emma Depeltrault; E. Holy Cross
College, Farnham, Monoir Seminary,
Marieville, St. Charles Seminary,
Sherbrooke, and Laval, Montreal,
B.S. and LL.B. degrees, Notary Pub-
lic; Catholic.
DESEVE, Rev. Henri Oscar, Dix-
ville, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke, Nov.
11, 1880, son of Oscar and Catherine
(Curran) Deseve; French-Irish; an-
cestors came from Isle de France
about 1670, first settling in Quebec
and then in Montreal; grandfather
came to Sherbrooke about 60 years
ago; E. St. Charles College, Sher-
brooke,and Grand Seminary, Mont-
real; appointed Curate at Windsor
Mills, 1906; Curate at Richmond,
1907; Parish Priest at Bury, 1908;
Parish Priest, Dixville, 1916.
DESNOYERS, James, Farnham,
Que. — Born at St. Alexander, Jan.
15, 1862, son of Serephin and Orelie
(Narbonne) Desnoyers; French,
grandfather coming from France
when a young man, served in war of
1812; E. Normal School, J. C., Mont-
real; as young man taught school for
time and, also, spent one year in
Rhode Island; came to Farnham in
1882; in 1900, formed partnership
with Mr. G. E. Loud, firm being Loud
and Desnoyer, general merchants; in
1910, formed partnership with Mr.
L. E. Beauchemin and bought out Mr.
Loud's interest; firm has developed
an extensive trade in the town and
district; vice-pres. Farnham Board of
Trade; member K. of C. and C.O.F. ;
Roman Catholic, Liberal; married
Marie L. St. Armand, Jan. 31, 1887;
children, Frederick, 1889; Alberta,
1891; Wilfrid, 1895; Henri, 1897 ;
Ernest, 1899; Willie, 1900; Juliette,
1904.
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DEVANEY, James Alexander, In- DINGMAN, Herbert Alvin, East-
verness, Que. -- Born at Inverness, man, Que. -- Born at Potton, Que.,
Nov. 17, 1847, son of Thomas and June 5, 1863, son of Alvin and Har-
Mary (Brown) Devaney, Irish, father riet (Homer) Dingman; Councillor,
came to Quebec from Ireland in 1831 appointed sec.-treas. 1907, sec.-treas.
and moved to Inverness one year school commissioners, member Board
later, where he died; E. public schools of Trade; Liberal, Methodist; mar-
and St. Johnsbury Academy; member ried Myrtle Hall, daughter of Andrew
County Agricultural Society; Liberal, Hall, Iron Hill, Que., June 2, 1897 ;
Roman Catholic; after leaving school children, Ernest H., 1898, (deceased)
he engaged in various kinds of work 1905; Erie, 1906, (deceased) 1908.
for seven years; returning to Inver-
ness he succeeded his father as DINNING, Wm. Henry, Maple
farmer and hotel keeper, the Devaney Grove, Que. — Born at Maple Grove,
hotel has been open to the public Que., Aug. 5, 1853, son of Geo. and
since 1847; Mr. Devaney has always Margaret (Humphrey) Dinning, Irish,
taken a keen interest in every move- father born in Ireland, came to Que-
ment tending towards the betterment bee City, later lived in Ontario, fin-
of agriculture; married Maria H. Me- ally settled in Megantic Co. in 1860;
Avee, daughter of Bernard McAvee, E. public schools; engaged in farm-
Quebec City, Jan. 18, 1888; one son, ing, one of the largest dealers in live
Thomas B., Nov. 14, 1888. stock in Southern Quebec; dealer in
timber and real estate in Quebec and
Canadian West; in favor of taking
DICK, Robert S., North Hatley, advantage of Good Roads Act, 1912,
Que. — Born at Thurso, Scotland, for improvement of roads; Councillor
June 25, 1869, Scotch; Councillor at of Municipality of S. Ireland for ,
North Hatley, Que., conducts store at vears> Mav°Tr *?r I2f years> *£?«»
Lennoxville; Masonic; Liberal, Bap- °ne te.rm' Jus0tlcTe ,of Peace School
tist; married Marion Leith, of Thurso, Commissioner S. Ireland for 25 years,
Scotland, Nov. 20, 1894; children, chairman 15 years; Ind Conserva-
William J. Donald, Robert and Ar- £Ye' ,,Angllc*f ; mar™d Florence N.
ty.1ir T Ward, daughter of Rev. R. G. Ward,
Inverness, Dec. 27, 1883; children,
George G., 1885; M. Anna, 1887 ;
niiMriuAM M r» TJ f Ethel, 1888; Harry H., 1890; W. Jas-
DINGMAN, N. Darwin — Born at \QQ-I . T wniioJi iea<?. R^r-f
North Potton, Que., Oct. 15, 1858, ^er', i,89U<i S fef ' i aa
son of Niram D and Ann M. (Tay- rand G" 1895' M" Florence' 1899-
lor) Dingman, English, parents com- DIXON, Matthew Porter, Beebe,
ing from Berkshire, Vt., in fall of Que. — Born at Beebe, Sept. 6, 1876,
1854; E. in public schools and South son of Matthew and Amelia (House)
Lancaster, Mass. ; general farming ; Dixon, English, his father, Matthew
formerly for some years engaged in Dixon, of Northumberland Co., corn-
extensive lumbering operations, also, ing to Canada, 1832, serving in vol-
general agent for the International unteer forces in 1837 as lieutenant,
Tract and Missionary Society, trav- and later being appointed preventa-
elling extensively in Quebec and On- tive officer stationed successively at
tario in the interests of that society; Stanstead, St. Regis, Geprgeville and
for several years secretary and treas- Lineboro and, also, serving as Mayor
urer of the Seventh Day Adventist of Stanstead and Beebe Plain; E. at
Conference of Q.uebec ; served several Stanstead College ; entered employ B.
terms as councillor and school com- & M. 1899 and is at present agent of
misssioner for the township of Pot- company at Beebe Jet.; appointed
ton; Independent, Seventh Day Ad- Postmaster of Beebe, 1912; sec.-
ventist; married Emma A., daughter treas. Municipal Council and School
of the late Samuel Drew, of Knowl- Commission, Beebe, since 1902; mem-
ton's Landing, Que., Sept. 24, 1883. ber I.O.O.F., organist and choir leader
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 147
Methodist Church since 1900; married acres, specializing breeding Holstein
Ethel M. House at Beebe, June 17, and Ayrshire cattle, Leicester sheep;
1902; children, Miriam P., 1908; advocate of good roads and improve-
Georgian S., 1905 (deceased 1907) ; ment of educational advantages in
Margaret E., 1911. rural sections; member of Home
Guards in 1871 taking part in Eccles
DOAK, James Henry, bank man- Hill battle, June 22, 1871; elected to
ager, Thetford Mines, Que. — Born at Sutton Township Council 1868 and
Coaticook, June 17, 1874, son of served continually since, Mayor two
Geo. O. Doak, B.C.L., and Catherine terms, commissioner 18 years, past
E. Sleeper; ancestors came from west pres. Co. Agr'l Soc. ; J.P. for past 20
of Scotland and north of Ireland, years, member Council of Agricul-
seven brothers coming to America in ture, Quebec Farmers' Club; Liberal,
18th century, some settling in Quebec Methodist ; married Harriett A.
and New Brunswick and other in U.S. Downs, daughter of John B. Downs,
Grandfather was a pioneer in Comp- of Sutton vie., Que., March 23, 1869;
ton Co. and father a prominent law- children, Lydia P., 1870; Denis C.,
yer and batonnier of Bar of St. Fran- (Lieut.-Col. and O.C. 5 C.M.R., over-
cis; E. Coaticook High School and seas, see Military Section) 1872 ; Har-
University of Maryland, Baltimore; riet A., 1874.
1890-95 paymaster Penman Mfg. Co.,
Coaticook; 1907-9 manager E. T. DRAPER, Dr. Frank Erie, M.D.
Bank, Farnham; 1904-7 manager E. C.M., Bedford. - - Born at Sutton,
T. Bank, Magog; 1909-1915 man- Que., Jan. 28, 1887, son of Frank P.
ager C. B. of Commerce at Danville; and Emma (Swett) Draper; gradu-
since 1915 Thetford Mines, A.F. ated McGill University 1912; mem-
& A.M. ; Anglican, Conservative^ mar- ber Canadian Medical, A.F. & A.M.,
ried Grace B. Boyle, daughter of Rev. Bedford Rifle; Independent, Metho-
F. J. Boyle, of Frampton. Oct. 16, dist; married Mary Eliza Currie,
1901; children, Malcolm H.. 1904; daughter of E. F. Currie, Bedford,
Marguerite C., 1905; Geo. Kenneth Que., Nov. 19, 1914.
L., 1909; Douglas K., 1911; Jas.
Basil, 1913; Beatrice M., 1914. DRESSER, Warren Sydney, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Richmond,
DONAGHY, William Joseoh, Cran- Que., March 30, 1852, son of John F.
berry, Que. — Born at St. Ferdinand and Catherine (Adams) Dresser,
de Halifax, March 18. 1857, son of English descent, ancestors were
John and Mary (Ellis) Donaghy; among early settlers in Connecticut,
Commissioner South Ireland, 1914, his father, born at Fryeburg, Me.,
Postmaster for ten years at Cran- coming to Stanstead about 1812, later
berry; Liberal, Anglican; married located at Richmond; brought up on
Harriet Amadon, daughter of Chas. a farm ; E. public school and St. Fran-
Amadon, New Ireland, June 29, cis College; after leaving college en-
1880; four sons and three daughters, gaged as clerk in Danville, later for
four years in shop wood-working line ;
DRAPER, John Colburn, Sutton came to Sherbrooke 1874 and after
Jet., Que. — Born at Dunham, Que., being engaged several years as ac-
July 3, 1839, son of John and Zoa countant, in 1883 opened a general
(Smith) Draper, Scotch, father was insurance office, Sherbrooke; 1887
born in Mass., came with his mother became partner in the insurance busi-
and settled in townshirj of Dunham, ness of W. C. Lyford, which had been
later moved to Sutton Jet.; E. at pub- established in 1875, purchasing part-
lie schools, High Schol, West Brome. ner's interest 1889, continuing the
Que.; when young man was engaged enlarged business under the firm
as traveller for Hoskins Josleyn, Bed- name of W. S. Dresser & Co., this
ford, Que., for 7 years; later pur- firm now consists of W. S. Dresser,
chased farm at Brome and later lo- manager, H. A. Hyndman, Capt. H.
cated on farm at Sutton of about 300 A. Sampson and J. R. Simms; the
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WARREN S. DRESSER
firm transacts all branches of insur-
ance and is well and favorably known
throughout the province ; in earlier
years Mr. Dresser was very active in
all matters pertaining to the better-
ment of Sherbrooke, an ex-alderman,
a charter member and active worker
in the Board of Trade, one of the
organizers and an ex-president of the
Y.M.C.A., member of Curling Club,
Snowshoe Club, Skating Club, a di-
rector several years of the E. T. Agri-
cultural Association and of several
industrial concerns in and about
Sherbrooke; in 1900, acting as special
representative of City of Sherbrooke,
ht presented in person, in London,
Eng., a memorial to Lord Strathcona,
which by further action on part of
the city, resulted in formation of
Strathcona Square, Sherbrooke; one
of the original governors Sherbrooke
Hospital, is president Improved Real-
ties, Ltd., managing-director and
treasurer Crown Real Estate Co. Inc.
and director North American Acci-
dent Ins. Co., Montreal; director Do-
minion Lime Co., Ltd., and Galbraith
& Gate, Ltd., Sherbrooke; member St.
George's Club, Sherbrooke; Indepen-
dent Conservative, Protestant; mar-
ried Hannah E. Woodward, daughter
late Capt. J. Woodward, 1877, (de-
ceased 1902); children, Walter W.,
Clara, Florence, Eva and John W.;
married Alice M. Hitchcock, widow
late A. W. Hyndman, L.D.S., and
1904 (deceased 1915) ; no children.
DREW, Laurin, Lindsay, Dixville,
— Born at Barnston, Que., Nov. 14,
1876, son of Alonzo and Mary
(White) Drew; farmer; member Dix-
ville Council, 1913 and 1914; Liberal,
Baptist; married Rosella Perry, Ber-
lin. N.H., 1907; one son, Darrold A.,
1914.
DROUIN, Joseph Arthur, N.P.,
Granby, Que. — Born at La Baie, Ya-
maska, Jan. 8, 1885, son of Charles
and Louise (Allard) Drouin, French,
ancestors came to Canada in 1636;
first marriage contract in Canada was
drawn for Robert Drouin by Jean
Guyon, N.P., 1636, at Beauport, Que.;
E. Nicolet Seminary, B.S. degree ;
member Artisans; Catholic; gradu-
ated from Laval; 1906-11 siudied in
office of J. A. Lemire, N.P., Three
Rivers; admitted to practice notarial
profession, July, 1911, same year
formed partnership with H. L. Car-
din, N.P., St. Aime; 1912 went to
Windsor Mills where he remained
two years; March, 1915, bought no-
tarial practice of J. R. Tartre,
Granby, Que. ; married Bella Belle-
feuille, Three Rivers, Sept. 23, 1912.
DUBOYCE, Percy Clare, B.A.,
LL.B., N.P., Richmond, Que. — Born
at West Bolton, Que., Dec. 27, 1875,
son of Rotus Parmelee and Blanche
(Mooney) Duboyce; great grand-
father, Jonothan Duboyce, first set-
tler West Bolton, coming from Rhode
Island, to which his ancestors came
from England with Roger Williams;
E. Knowlton Academy, Joliette and
Stanstead Colleges, McGill, B.A., La-
val LL.B.; Board of Notaries, N.P. ;
Principal Bedford Academy, 1897-9;
practiced as notary at Cowansville,
1902-12 and at Richmond since latter
date; 1905-12 sec.-tre'as. Cowansville
School Board, Dunham tp. Council,
Dunham tp. School Board, Dunham
village Council and School Board ;
since 1912 sec'y Cleveland tp. school
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P. C. DUBOYCE
r-*-.-- —
board and Richmond Co. Council ;
Clerk Richmond County Circuit
Court; trustee Stanstead College;
1912-15 sec.-treas. Cleveland tp.
Council, treas. Good Roads Congress
Committee; Sec. Finance Com.. Meth.
Church, Richmond; pres. Richmond
and Melbourne Branch Can. Red
Cross, vice-pres. 1916-17 E.T. Assoc-
iated Boards, member executive E.T.
Immigration Soc. and one of organ-
izers thereof; pres. McGill Grad. Soc.
of class 1897, vice-pres. Anti- Alco-
holic League of P.Q., Royal Arcanum,
sec. Yamaska Council; Liberal, Meth-
odist; pres. Missisquoi Co. S.S. Union
and Richmond Co. Dist. S.S. Union,
member executive S.S. Ass'n of Prov.,
delegate to Meth. Conference several
years; married Jessie Edith, daughter
of Thomas Haig Halladay, at Bed-
ford, June 15, 1904; one son, Roslyn
M. H., April 30, 1907.
DUBUC, M. Hector Philippe — Born
at Sherbrooke, Que., Aug. 2. 1884,
son of Louis and Marie Blandine
(Auger) Dubuc, French; E. Sher-
brooke Seminary and Laval Uni-
versity, graduated 1909, degree LL.L.
Opened office as notary at Sher-
brooke, 1909, secretary and director
"La Cie Mutuelle D'Immeubles Des
Cantons De L'Est, manager La C. P.
of Sherbrooke ; local secretary Union
St. Fieri e of Montreal, La Caisse des
families of Quebec, and member
Union St. Joseph of Sherbrooke, pres-
ident of Cercle Larocque de 1'A.C.J.,
P. H. DUBUC
C.F. ; member club de chasse et peche,
C.C.S. district of St. Francis; Lib-
eral, Roman Catholic; married Eu-
genie Paradis, daughter of Joseph
Paradis, St. Andre, Kamouraska,
May 1, 1912; children, Marie Gerard
Marcel, 1913; Marie Therese Lucille,
1914; Marie Gisele Mireille, 1916.
DUKE, Erwin Archer, Lennox-
ville, Que. — Born at Hartford, Conn. ;
managing director and sec.-treas.
Eastern Townships Brick and Manu-
facturing Co.; A.F. & A.M.; Ind.
Con., Anglican; married Florence B.
Perry, daughter of S. W. Perry, Len-
noxville, March 26, 1913; one son, W.
Harrison, 1914.
DUNBAR, Robert Gilbert, Kings-
bury, Que. — Born at Melbourne, Que.
Mayor of Township of Melbourne and
Brompton Gore, 1916, president Rich-
mond Co. Wool Growers and Sheep
Breeders' Ass'n; president of Farm-
ers' Club of Township of Melbourne
and Brompton Gore; Independent,
Presbyterian; married Myrtle Green-
wood, daughter of T. M. Greenwood;
children, Percy H. M. and Mary M.
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DUNCAN, James R., Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Dundee, Scotland,
Oct. 4, 1872, son of Chas. and Jane
Duncan, Scotch, family coming to
Sherbrooke in 1879 with British
American Land Co.; E. at the public
schools in Sherbrooke and Pennsyl-
vania College, Philadelphia, DD.S.,
F.P.D.S. upon completion of College
course, entered into active business
with brother, John O. Duncan, on the
death of John O. Duncan, the busi-
ness was incorporated (1914) with
Jas. R. Duncan as pres. and general
manager; was also one of the found-
ers of the Duncan Electric Co., Ltd.,
Montreal; Gov. of Sherbrooke Hospi-
tal, associate director E.T.A.A., Capt.
53rd Regt. ; Justice of the Peace; life
member Prince of Wales Lodge, A.F.
& A.M., St. George's Club, ex-pres.
Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club; Liberal,
Presbyterian.
T. W. DUNN
DUNN, Thomas Weir, Cowansville,
Que. — Born at Ingersoll, Ont., Aug.
24, 1856, son of William and Annie
(Reid) Dunn, Scotch, family coming
to Canada from Scotland in 1842 and
settling in Ingersoll, Ont.; E. public
schools and Woodstock, Ont., College;
has had long experience as cheese
manufacturer, being engaged as man-
ager of factories at various places in
Ontario; in 1902 came to Cowans-
ville as superintendent of the Do-
minion Government cheese curing
room, when this was closed four years
later, in connection with H. J. Allen
and others formed the Z. S. Law-
rence Dairy Co., of West Shefford,
acting as sec.-treas., and two years
later taking over the Cowansville end,
of the business and retiring from the
L. S. Lawrence Co., director and vice-
president E.T. Dairy Exchange for
many years; I.O.F.; Presbyterian,
Liberal; married Adeline M. John-
stone, of St. Marys, Ont., March 2,
1882; children, Stanley, Edna, Ross,
Gladys, William.
DUNSMORE, William Walker, Lt.-
Col.j Bury, Que. (see also military
section) — Born at Lanarkshire, Scot-
land, June 7, 1862, son of Peter C.
and Margaret (Brodie) Dunsmore,
Scotch, came to Bury in 1879, where
his parents settled; Lt.-Co.l. in com-
mand of 7th Hussars headquarters,
Bury, volunteered for overseas ser-
vice, firoing to England as major, 117th
E.T.'B.; elected Bury Council, 1908,
Mayor, 1908-09-10; A.F. & A.M., I.O.
O.F., I.O.F.; Conservative, Methodist;
married Jane Evans, daughter of
John F. Evans at Motherwell. Scot-
'-nd. Feb. 3, 1882; children, William
W., 1883; Geo. E., 1885; Robert D.,
1886; Margaret B., 1890; Charles,
1892; Andrew. 1894; Grace V., 1896;
Arthur B., 1899; Allen N., 1902.
DUPUIS, Alexis Louis, Coaticook,
Que. — Born at Henrwille, Qpe., Dec.
25, 1868, son of Calixte and" Adeline
(Boyer) Dupuis, French, the first
representative of the family coming
from France several generations ago
and are descendants of Capt. Dupuis
who was made warden of the first
parish formed in Montreal in 1600;
descendants afterwards located in
Acadia where they experienced the
hardships of 1775 ; E. at District
School, Iberville, Que.; in 1888 ent-
ered partnership with the late Samuel
Cleveland as general merchants at
North Coaticook; in 1890 removed to
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
151
Coaticook proper and continued busi-
ness until 1891, May, 1891, pur-
chased partner's interest and con-
tinued general store until 1912, in
1913 established at Coaticook store
and ware rooms carrying carriage
and hardware lines; elected alderman
for Coaticook, 1906-12; Judge Com-
missioner's Court, J.P., and president
of the Board of Trade, member Na-
t-onal Alliance, Royal Museum, St.
Jean Baptiste; first French-Canadian
A. L. DUPUIS
elected by acclamation as Regent of
Royal Arcanum in Province of Que-
bec; Liberal, Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Catherine G. Martin (deceased
Dec., 1894), daughter of Thos. Mar-
tin, Coaticook, April 26, 1892; sec-
ond, Sophia L. Daunt, Boston, Mass.,
Jan. 18, 1899; one daughter, Cath-
erine Grace, Dec. 25, 1894.
DUPUIS, Edmond Pierre, Coati-
cook, Que. - - Born at St. Luc, St.
Johns Co., Que., Aug. 12, 1870, son
of Pierre and Edesse (Beauvais) Du-
puis, French, family coming from
France several generations ago; E.
public schools, Commerc'.al College,
Iberville, and St. Johns High School;
entered store as clerk with J. A.
Lomme, St. Johns; in 1890 went to
E. P. DUPUIS
New York in office of H. D. Mould
& Co., ice dealers; in 1892 came to
St. Hyacinthe as head clerk in D.
Beauvais' store; 1896, located in
Coaticook and established business as
general merchant which he has con-
ducted very successfully; C.P.R.
ticket agent at Coaticook since 1902;
1906 in company with the late S.
Bachand established creamery No. 1
and which became one of largest
creameries in province taking first
prize and medal at Dominion Exhibi-
tion, Sherbrooke, 1907; president
Coaticook Board of Trade 1915; pres-
ident Stanstead Co. Liberal Ass'n,
1915; member Knights of Columbus,
Alliance National, C.O.F., Senior
Zouaves; Roman Catholic, Liberal ;
married Diana Bachand, Coaticook,
Que., Sept. 22, 1896; children; Stanis-
las E., Denise D., Pierre L.
DURKEE, Franklin Judson, West
Brome, Que. — Born at West Brome,
April 27, 1865, son of George and
Sarah (Lockey) Durkee, English, an-
cestors coming from Vermont and
settled in Brome County; E. public
schools; merchant, established pres-
ent general store in 1913; J.P., mem-
ber Brome Co. Agr'l Soc., A.O.F. ;
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Liberal, Methodist; married Isabelle
Fermandez, daughter of John Fer-
mandez, Montreal, Aug. 1, 1889;
children, Gladys S., 1890; George A.,
1894.
. , ! '
DUSSAULT, Napoleon T., Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Dec. 21, 1842, son of Germain and
Geniveve (Chainard) Dussault,
French; ex-president E.T.A.A. ; estab-
lished business as merchant tailor in
1866, occupying present store, 65
Wellington St., Odell block, since it
was built, 1877; member, Knights of
Columbus; Conservative, Roman
Catholic; married Malvina Deseve,
daughter of Francis H. Deseve, Sher-
brooke, Feb. 20, 1869; children, N.
Arthur, J. C. Hector, Blanche, Alice,
and Eva.
(deceased) ; married Gertrude F.
Knuckey, Aug. 3, 1909; children,
Frederick Eugene, Charles Edward,
(killed in action overseas; Elizabeth
Jessie, Ola Genevieve, Gertrude and
Allyn Leon Knuckey, Hollis, and
Royce Coleman (adopted) (in over-
seas service.)
DYER, Herman Horace, Sutton,
Que. — Born at Sutton, Nov. 17, 1869,
son of Eugene A. and Addeline (Car-
penter) Dyer; E. Sutton Academy;
engaged in early life in general farm-
ing and stock raising, later in reai
estate business and acting as assist-
ant to his father, the late E. A. Dyer,
at whose death he was appointed
joint curator of estate; chairman
Sutton Village School Board for some
years; prominent in Masonry, being
member Sutton Lodge, Mt. Sutton
Chapter, Sussex Preceptory and
Shrine; member C.O.F. ; Anglican,
Conservative; married Kathleen F.
O'Regan, Sutton, Sept. 14, 1893 ;
children, Harry O'R, 1896; Dorothy
T., 1898; Emily C., 1903.
LEON E. DYER
DYER, Leon Eugene, Sutton, Que.
—Born at Sutton, April 15, 1861,
son of Eugene A. and Harriet (Jack-
son) Dyer; E. public schools, McGill
Normal and Brothers School,
Chambly; sec.-treas. School Corns. 20
years, 1886 to 1906 and since then
member Council, retired from busi- DYSON, Robert Emery, Richmond,
ness as merchant in 1911; I.O.F. and Que., lumber dealer — Born at Rich-
I.O.O.F. ; Conservative, Anglican ; mond, Feb. 16, 1859, son of George
married Mae E. Cutter, Aug. 8, 1883 and Ellen (Harriman) Dyson, Eng-
ROBT. S. DYSON
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153
lish, grandfather coming from North
Cove, Yorkshire, Eng., 1831; E. pub-
lic schools; lived many years St. Cyr,
Cleveland Tp., being postmaster
twenty years, Mayor, Councillor, ex-
warden Richmond County, ex-Mayor
and Councillor town of Richmond,
member Board of Trade; for a long
period manager of lumber mills for
the late John Greenshields, later man-
aged same business for Montreal
Lumber Co.; came to Richmond 1903
where he has been extensively en-
gaged in lumber and pulpwood busi-
ness, contracting for large delivery
to American paper mills ; a strong
supporter of good roads, instrumental
in macadamizing streets of Richmond,
always progressive in town and pub-
lic matters; I.O.F. ; Liberal, Metho-
dist; married Ida L. Porter, daughter
William Porter, Danville, Que., June
7, 1887; children, Archie E., 1889;
Myrtle E., 1891; Pearl I., 1904.
DYSON, Albert Henry, Way's
Mills, Que. — Born at Langholm, Scot-
land, Dec., . 1865, son of William
Henry and Emma (Stevenson) Dy-
son, English, parents natives of York-
shire, Eng., came to Canada 1873,
settling in Eastern Townships, Mr.
Dyson, Sr., being for many years
with Paton Mfg. Co., Sherbrooke; E.
private school; manager Trenholm
Woolen Mills, Trenholmville, for
several years; 1890 became manager
Barnston Woolen Mills, Way's Mills,
becoming partner and superintend-
ent in concern in 1903, sold to Tel-
ford & Chapman, 1914, continuing
as supt. of woolen mill and becoming
pres of company; Methodist, Lib-
eral; married Elizabeth Johnson,
Danville, Que., Dec., 1887; children,
Harry S., Emma A., A. Roy, G. Wil-
liam, G. Ruth, Gordon D.
opened a clothing store at St. Hya-
cinthe, and in 1899 removed to Sher-
brooke ; present firm of Echenberg
Bros., furniture dealers, formed in
1902, purchased present business
block in 1910, carries on an extensive
business; member C.O.F., Sherbrooke
Board of Trade; married, first, Re-
becca Lehrea (deceased Aug. 19,
1900) ; second, Eva Etta Holden-
graber, daughter of Moses Holden-
graber, of Sutzava, Austria, Feb. 17,
1902; children, Henry, 1899; Clara,
1897; Lizzie, 1900.
ECHENBERG, Moses, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born in Russia, Sept. 5, 1863,
son of Sampson and Clara Echenberg,
Jewish, came to Canada in 1886, lo-
cated in Montreal, came to Sher-
brooke 1892, conducts extensive furn-
iture business in Sherbrooke in part-
nership with his brother under firm
name of Echenberg Bros; Liberal,
Jewish; married Leah Smith, daugh-
ter of Jos. Smith, Nov. 16, 1888; chil-
dren, Abraham D., 1889; Rebecca,
1892; Bertha, 1895; Samuel, 1897;
Bessie, 1900.
J. KEITH EDWARDS
ECHENBERG, Menassa B., 132
Wellington St., Sherbrooke, Que. —
Born in Russia, July 4, 1871, son of
Sampson and Clara Echenberg, Jew-
ish, came to Canada July 4, 1894,
locating in Sherbrooke; in 1895
EDWARDS, James Keith, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Huntingdon,
Que., son of John and Agnes Muir
Edwards, Scotch; E. Sherbrooke
Academy, Montreal Business College
and Paris, France; one of the organ-
154 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
izers of and for fifteen years with elected member of Eaton Council in
Edwards' Furniture Co., now con- 1914; Conservative, Anglican; moved
ducting Edwards' Realty Co.; Alder- to Westbury with his parents in 1872
man City of Sherbrooke, pro-Mayor, and later to Sawyerville; followed
1916, member Council of Board of the lumber business for many years,
Trade several years, Sherbrooke rep- contracting for the Cookshire Chemi-
resentative on Returned Soldiers' cal Co.; succeeded his father on the
Commission, President Liberal As- farm, consisting of four hundred
sociation; Presbyterian. acres; married Esther Lowery, daugh-
ter of Thomas Lowery, Sawyervilse,
Dec 26, 1893; children, Harold O.,
i7r»u/ADr»c n i MI 18955 Blanche M., 1901; Garner W.
EDWARDS, Gordon Nelson. — Born Q 1902
in Sherbrooke, Feb. 22, 1884, son of
John and Agnes (Muir) Edwards,
Scotch; E. Sherbrooke High School
and O. B. College; member Edwards EMBURY, William Hutchinson,
Furniture Co. and Edwards Land Magog, Que. — Born at Adamsville,
Co., member Board of Trade, Sher- Que., April 27, 1846, son of Peter
brooke Snowshoe Club; Liberal, and Clarinda (Chadsey) Embury,
Presbyterian. Irish> grandfather, Samuel Embury,
born in New York City and moved to
St. Armand, Que., following war of
ELDER, John Wallace, Customs J,7765E' P^jc schools; Capt. No. 5
Officer, Beebe, Que.— Born at Beebe, C.°" 53rd Battalion of Infantry (re-
Jan. 22, 1862, son of Hugh W. and !lgned)' .Councillor twelve years,
Susan M. (Watson) Elder, Scotch; May°r S1X pars' Sch°o1 Commis-
trrandfather H W Elder comine Sloner several years, sec.-treas. school
from Edinburgh, (being a graduate b£ard;f18?5 joined ^ Batt M,assa;
Edinburgh Uni. to Bytoln, now chf ettts . heavpy. ar*llerv' .™»tered
Ottawa, as teacher and later locating °ut at close C™\ War, returned to
in Stanstead, teaching at Marlow and Ma^og'. succeeded father on home-
Stanstead Academy; E. public school ****'* m se.™ce du"nf F|™an Raid»
and Derby Academy; 1880 appointed )870' Deceiving medal, $100 grant
customs officer at Beebe Jet., resigned ^r services; advocate of consoli-
1896, re-appointed 1912 School dat,1O£ °* schools, supporter Proym-
Commissioner 1905 to present ; £aLG?.°d Roads- ^' Conservative;
elected to Beebe Council 1913, MaW Methodl,st; PlarJied Lucmda ReQmick'
2 years, warden Stanstead Co 2 deceased 1888; second Susan
years ; associated with his father, SSH^iifFI^Mif'M^W
H. W. Elder and were first own^ ^atley, Oct » 14 1891; children fil-
ers of Stanstead Granite Co. ; fej* *"i«a8«82' S' Frances' 1894' S"
member I.O.F. and Frontier Club; J en' X
Anglican ; married Helen Bacon,
of Beebe, Que., Oct. 8, 1889 ;
children, Helene Vera (deceased
1913, aged 19); Mary Jeane and -,S™Yi s«nford Bright, Ayer s
Arnold B. Cliff, Que. — Born at North Hatley,
Dec. 22, 1852, son of Lucius and
Esther (Haws) Emery, English, fam-
ily among early settlers of Stanstead
ELLIOTT, Samuel James, Sawyer- Co. ; E. public schools and Hatley
ville, Que. — Born at Mille Isle, Que., Academy; engaged with B. & M. R'y.
March 27, 1871, son of Richard and since 1885; member Ayer's Cliff
Maria (Moore) Elliott, Irish, grand- Council, 1911 to 1914; I.O.F. ; Con-
father, Andrew Elliott, coming from gregationalist ; Liberal; married Edna
Ireland in 1830 and located in F. Ellis, of Stanstead, Que., Dec. 25,
Argenteuil County; E. public schools; 1889.
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EMERSON, Nelson Pettes, Sutton ford, Que., later Geo. England
Jet., Que. — Born at Sutton Jet., (brother) was admitted into the
March 1, 1840, son of Charles and firm under name F. G. and P. Eng-
Jane (Pettes) Emerson, English, an- land, business was carried on for
cestors came from New England over thirty years, selling out in 1881,
States; E. Sutton Academy ; leading he removed to Dunham, engaging in
farmer of county, specializing in farming and other business interests;
thoroughbred stock; J.P., Postmaster a most successful business man; Lib-
at Sutton Junction since 1872, direc- eral, Methodist; married Margaret
tor Brome County Agr'l Spc., etc.; M. Ruiter, daughter of Philip Ruiter,
Conservative, Advent; married Mild- Cowansville, Feb., 1860; children,
red Jackson, daughter of James Jack- Maud M., 1862; Emerson, 1866;
son, Brome, 1866; children, Charles Clarence P., 1870; Clinton P., 1873,
N., 1868; May J., 1870; John J., (drowned 1878.)
1873; Samuel J., 1876, (deceased
1877); William H., 1878; Jessie E., ETHIER, Dr. Jo.. Alexi, Calixte,
M.D., 45 King St., Sherbrooke— Born
at Curran, Ont., Feb. 20, 1873, son
of Calixte and Aglaei (Contant)
ENGLAND, James Emerson, Dun- gthier; E. at College of Montreal and
ham, Que. — Born at Fulford, Que., Laval University ex-inside Doctor of
Nov. 17, 1866, son of Philo and Mar- Notre Dame Hospital, Montreal, and
garet M. (Ruiter) England, English; St Michael Hospital, Paris, C.P.R.
!. at Waterloo Academy, Stanstead local physician and Surgeon ;
Wesleyan College; engaged in farm- member Urological Society of
ing near Dunham, later went to parig) France, Knights of Columbus,
Knowlton and established meat busi- Military Club of 154th Reg.; Con-
ness which he conducted for about Bervative, Catholic; married Blanche
six years, later sold to O. J. Soles and Hillman, daughter of E. W. Hillman,
returned to Dunham; entered into Montreal, June 7, 1898, (deceased
business as general merchant at Dec 6> 1910); children, Armand,
Dunham in 1900; Councillor village 1899; Yvon, 1900; Simonne, 1903;
of Dunham, Postmaster Dunham Jean Luce> 1904; Marie Marthe,
1897 to 1912, School Commissioner, 1906; juHen, 1907; Marcel, 1908;
J.P.; I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist; Lucienne, 1910; second, married Hor-
married Ada Smith, (deceased in tense Olivier in 1916.
1905) ; married Jessie Muriel Small,
daughter of Jas. Small, Dunham,
Que., Oct. 28, 1909; one son, Alex- EWING, Lt.-CoI. Wm. John, Rich-
ander B., 1911. mond, Que. (See Military Section) —
Born at Melbourne, Que., Aug. 26,
1877, son of John and Mary L.
ENGLAND, Philo, (deceased 1916) (Armitage) Ewing, Scotch; E. at St.
Dunham, Que. — Born at Westford, Francis College, M.A.C. Michigan,
Vt., March 27, 1833, son of Frederick Olivet College of Olivet, Mich.; ap-
and Elizabeth (Richardson) Eng- pointed Clerk Circuit Court at Rich-
land, English, father coming to Dun- mond in 1899; entered insurance
ham when young; Councillor Dunham business 1899 and carried on fire in-
village many years, Postmaster Ful- surance agency at Richmond until the
ford, Que., Liberal standard bearer present time, appointed Registrar of
for Missisquoi County (local House) Richmond Co. in 1908; Lt.-Col. in
being defeated by E. E. Spencer ; Canadian Militia, going overseas as
served apprenticeship with I. England Major and 2nd in command 117th
& Sons, tanners, Knowlton, later E. T. Batt. C.E.F. ; Registrar, Justice
engaged in same line in Rhode Island, of Peace, member A.F. & A.M., Holy
returning to Cowansville forming Rood Chapter, R.A.M., K.T, A. & A.
partnership with Francis England, Scottish Rite; Methodist; married
brother, establishing business at Ful- Adele Grace Atkinson, daughter of
156 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
E. C. Atkinson, Melbourne, Que., 17, 1890); 2nd, Harriet Scott, 1893;
June 24, 1909; children, Mary Alii- one daughter, C. I. Mildred, nurse in
son, Nov. 30, 1910; Muriel Frances, overseas service.
Sept. 11, 1913.
EWING, George Edwin, Taber,
EWING, Joseph Armitage, Mont- Alberta.— Born at Melbourne, Que.,
real. — Born at Coaticook, Que., July June 23» 1879» son of John and Mary
16, 1872, son of John and Mary (Armitage) Ewing, Scotch; E. public
(Armitage) Ewing, Scotch and Eng- sch°o1 and St. Francis College, Rich-
lish; E. at St. Francis College, Rich- mond; after leaving school was two
mond, and McGill University, Mont- years witn H. P. Wales, general mer-
real, B.C.L. of McGill, created K.C. chant, Richmond; entered the East-
in 1909; Major in Canadian Volun- ern Townships Bank at Richmond,
teer Artillery; formed law partner- 18". ln 1901 was transferred to
ship with Hon. Henry Aylmer, at Phoenix, B.C., later at Grand Forks
Richmond, in 1908, under name of and Winnipeg; was appointed man-
Aylmer and Ewing, later in that same ager at Coleman, Alta., in 906,
year entered into partnership in transferred to Taber, Alta., as man-
Montreal with late G. B. Cramp, K.C., ager, May, 1909, of branch where he
and practised law together under has been since; ex-member school
name of Cramp & Ewing; in 1910, board, ex-pres. Board of Trade,
Mr. Geo. McFadden of Sherbrooke, A.F. & A.M., Liberal, Presbyterian;
joined the firm, in 1913 Mr. Cramp married Lillian Amos, daughter of
died and the business has since been the late Dr. Thos. Amos, Exeter, Ont.,
carried on by the surviving parties children, one son, John Sinclair,
under the name of Ewing & McFad- 1916.
den, solicitor for a number of im-
portant financial corporations, direc- EWING, Francis Frederick, Bed-
tor of many companies, chiefly those ford, QUe. — Born at Pike River, Que.,
in which the Sun Life Assurance Co. juiy ig, 1865, son of Francis and
has interests, being the legal adviser janet (McDonald) Ewing, Scotch;
of that institution; member St. And- E. public schools and Bedford Acad-
rews and Caledonian Societies. Royal eTny; Conservative: Methodist; trav-
Montreal Golf Club, Montreal Reform ener f or Bedford Store Co. ; elected
Club; Liberal. Methodist; married member Bedford school board. 1913,
Henrietta M. Smith, daughter of the member Bedford Board of Trade ;
late Henry Smith, Oct., 17, 1906. married Mary E. Percy, Pike River,
Que., Feb. 19, 1896; children, Ada
Aileen, 1898; Dorothy Jane, 1906.
EWING, Robert A., lumber mer-
chant, Sherbrooke, Que. - - Born at
Durham, Que.. Jan. 29, 1855, son of EVANS, Edward, Sawyerville, Que.
Andrew and Eleanor (Lyster) — Born in Dorchester Co., May,
Ewing, Scotch; E. Durham public 1854, son of John and Mary A. (Mc-
schools; Alderman North Ward, Govern) Evans, Irish, father coming
Sherbrooke several terms, senior to Canada in 1840: engaged in farm-
member of Ewing & Cross, lumber ing in Dorchester Co., 1877 till 1885,
merchants, he owns extensive timber when he came to Sawyerville, engag-
interests, treasurer St. Lawrence ing in farming near the village ; sec'y
Lumber Industrial Co., director of Prot. School, St. Bernardo. Q.. 1875
Sherbrooke Lumber Co., director Im- to 1880; member Sawyerville School
proved Realties Co.. president Worth- Board, 1904 to 1907; elected to Saw-
ington Land Co., Winnipeg; societies, yerville Village Council, 1914;Metho-
T. O. O. F. ; Conservative ; President dist, Ind. Liberal ; married Elizabeth
E. T. Conservative Association ; J. Lowry. Dorchester, June, 1877 ;
Congregationalist ; married Martha E. children, Hattie V.. Henry E.. Iva M.,
Hogue, July 15, 1884 (deceased Aug. Hollis L., Horace E., Myrtle I.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
157
FAIRFIELD, Richard Harvey,
Farnham. — Born at Iberville, Que.;
Oct. 24, 1855, son of James and Mar-
garet (Bird) Fairfield, English and
Irish, father, James Fairfield, born in
Belfast, Ireland, came to Canada as
young man and settled in Iberville;
E. public schools; as young lad spent
some time at St. Albans, Vt., during
Civil War, learning trade of saddler;
returned tc Iberville and established
business 1868; 1871 to 1878 engaged
in dairying in Iberville and Nicolet;
engaged in harness business in Farn-
ham since 1878; elected to Farnham
Council, 1915; Chief Farnham Fire
Dept. 30 years, J.P., Commissioner of
Commissioners' Court, etc. ; A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., K. of P.; President
many years of Farnham Band, also,
I.O.O.F. band and orchestra; Angli-
can, Liberal; married Susie Fairfield,
of Farnham, July 14, 1877.
FARLEY, Lieut. Ralph Dearborn,
(In overseas service with 117th E.
T. B.), C.P.R. agent, Scotstown, Que.
—Born at Victoriaville, Nov. 2, 1883,
son of William and Emily (Law-
rence) Farley; English, grandfather,
William Farley, coming from Isle of
Wight in 1836 and settling in Vic-
toriaville; E. public schools; entered
employ of C.P.R. at age of 18 and
served as agent at various points ;
appointed agent at Scotstown, 1906;
Chairman Scotstown School Corns. 3
years, member Scotstown Council;
C.O.F., I.O.O.F.; member Scotstown
Board of Trade; Anglican (church
warden) ; qualified as lieutenant ,in
117th E.T.B. in course held at Sher-
brooke, 1916; married Persis A.
Ward, Bury, Que., Sept. 20, 1905 ;
children, Glendolyn, 1906; Lawrence
W., 19CO; Randolphe Dearborn, 1915.
FARNSWORTH, Artemus Stevens,
Sawyerville, Que. — Born at Eaton,
Dec. 3, 1855, son of David and Nancy
(Stevens) Farnsworth ; English,
grandfather, David Farnsworth, came
from New England States; E. public
schools and Eaton Academy; Coun-
cillor Tp. Newport 1888-1897, Mayor
1891-1897, resigning to become sec-
retary-treasurer, pres. Canadian Tele-
phone Co., Warden Compton County
1895, Secretary Tp. Newport School
Board; Liberal, Methodist; began
farming when a young man; agent
for the British American Land Co.
for fifteen years; as a member of the
Council was always interested in good
roads; married Luvia A. Bowker,
daughter of Lewis L. Bowker, Saw-
yerville, Oct. 9, 1884; children, Lewis
B., 1886; C. Albert, 1887 (died
1910); Agnes S., 1890; Henry A.,
1892; Luvia M., 1895; Dorothy M.,
1898.
LIEUT. T. O. FARNSWORTH
FARNSWORTH, Lieut. Thos. O.,
farmer, Bulwer, Que. — Born Eaton,
Que., June 22, 1868, son of Albert
and Nancy (Stevens) Farnsworth;
moved to Canadian West in 1890 and
for five years followed farming in
Manitoba; returning to Cookshire he
purchased farm in Flanders neighbor-
hood; in 1901 he purchased farm
near Bulwer where he now carries on
mixed farming; strong advocate of
higher education in rural sections; E.
Cookshire Academy; Lieutenant D.
Squadron, 7th Hussars; Elected
Board of School Commissioners,
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Townships of Eaton 1912; I.O.O.F.,
Methodist, Independent ; married
Elizabeth French, daughter of Win.
French, Newport, Nov. 1, 1899; chil-
dren, Esther L., 1901; Donald A.,
1904; Lieutenant Farnsworth went
overseas with 117th E.T.B.
FARWELL, William, Sherbrooke,
Que., son of late William and Har-
riett (Carr) Farwell, Compton, Que.
—Born there, Sept. 20, 1835; E.
Sherbrooke and Hatley Academies,
D.C.L. (Hon.) Lennoxville Univer-
sity 1907; commenced business career
under late Thos. Tait, Melbourne,
Que., and was afterwards with the
firm of Kilborn and Morrill, whole-
sale and retail general merchants,
Stanstead and Derby Line, Vt. ; ent-
ered service People's Bank, now the
National Bank of Derby Line, as ass't
cashier, 1859; appointed ass't cashier
E. T. Bank, 1860; promoted general
Governor for the Protestant Hospital
for the insane, Montreal, formerly
V.P. Drummond Co. Ry. and St.
Francis League for Prevention of
Tuberculosis; was a trustee South
Eastern Ry. and director Empire
Trust Co.; Mayor Sherbrooke 1903
and 1907-8; Conservative, Anglican;
married, Oct., 1860, Elizabeth Jane,
daughter of late Timothy Winn,
Stanstead.
FARWELL, Edward Winn, man-
ager Canadian Bank of Commerce,
Sherbrooke, son of William and Eliza-
beth Jane (Winn) Farwell; many
years in service of E. T. Bank and
later of Canadian Bank of Com-
merce, manager Sherbrooke office
since 1909; gazetted 2nd Lieut. 53rd
Regt. 1885, Capt. 1889, Lieut. Sig-
nalling Corps 1904, now Brigade-
Major 10th Infantry Brigade ;
interested in sports, being for many
WILLIAM FARWELL
manager 1861 and president 1902;
director Canadian Bank of Com-
merce since amalgamation; Hon. Life
President Sherbrooke Protestant Hos-
pital; director Canadian Rand Drill
Co., Jenckes Machine Co., a trustee
Bishop's College, Lennoxville, and a
E. WINN FARWELL
years one of chief supporters of Sher-
brooke Hockey, Snowshoe and other
clubs; charter member and first
president of Eastern Townships As-
sociated Boards of Trade and East-
ern Townships Immigration Society,
past president Sherbrooke Board of
Trade, and at present member of
Council of Board; Vice-President E.
T. Agricultural Association, Pres.
Sherbrooke Clearing Houso Ass'n ;
takes an active interest in all public
matters concerning the interests of
city and district; Conservative, Angli-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
159
can; married, Jan., 1888, Henrietta, overseas); Muriel E. (Alin and
daughter of Henry Macfarlane, Tor- Charles N. deceased in infancy, also
onto, Ont. ; have one daughter. Helen G., aged 19 years, died 1913.)
FAY, John Edward, B.C.L., Knowl-
ton, Que. — Born at Sutton, Aug. 30,
1853, son of Robert and Caroline
(Krans) Fay; Irish, grandfather,
John Fay, came from Ireland when a
young man and settled at St. Ar-
mand, Que.; E. Sutton Academy, St.
Francis College, Richford, Vt., and
McGill University, Montreal, Que. ;
member law firm Lynch, Amyrauld
and Fay, Sweetsburg and Knowlton;
secretary-treasurer County of Brome,
Village of Knowlton and School
Commissioner for past twenty-five
years; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F.,
Brome Lake Boating Club; Conserva-
tive, Anglican; married F. Carrie
Pettes, at Knowlton, Sept. 2, 1885;
children, Norman P. (deceased 1906,
age 19 years) ; Leonard W., 1889.
FISETTE.Xouis, Sherbrooke, Que.
—Born Aug%. 18, 1875; E. Brothers'
School; member of firm of Boucher,
Lacroix arid Fisette, merchants; mem-
ber C.O.F., Alliance National, St.
Joseph Society, Knights of Columbus ;
Conservative, Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Heloise, daughter of C. Boucher;
has six sons and one daughter.
FISH, Albertus Elliott, merchant,
Ayer's Cliff, Que. — Born at Minton,
Que., June 23, 1855, son of Leonard
and Cynthia (Elliott) Fish; English,
Joseph Fish (great grandfather)
coming to Canada from New Hamp-
shire, settling in Hatley about 1796;
E. at public schools and Charleston
Academy; Justice of the Peace, mem-
ber first board of Councillors vil-
lage Ayer's Cliff; School Commis-
sioner; first established mercantile
business at North Hatley in 1888,
later in partnership with E. R. Web-
ster, Ayer's Cliff, firm of A. E. Fish
& Co. formed in 1902, his present
associates in business being his two
sons George G. and Lieut. L. W.
carrying on flour, feed and milling
business; owner of creamery 1906-
1914; Independent, Advent; married
Betsy Sampson, Hatley, Que., Dec.
23, 1879; children, George G., Leon-
ard W., (served with 5th C. M. R.
FISH, Wellington Leonard, John-
ville, Que. — Born at No. Hatley, Que.,
Dec. 20, 1850, son of Leonard and
Cynthia (Elliott) Fish, English; Lib-
eral, Methodist; married Addie Fow-
ler, daughter of Lowell Fowler, Mel-
bourne, Que., May 12, 1873; children,
Arthur E., 1877; Hattie A., 1884.
FISHER, Hon. Sydney Arthur,
Knowlton, Que., son of Arthur F.,
M.D., L.R.C.S. (Edin.), and Susanna
(Corse) F., Montreal; born there,
June 12, 1850; E. Montreal High
School; (Davidson med. and "Dux"
of the school, 1866), McGill Univ.,
Montreal, and Trin. Coll., Cambridge
(B.A., 1871); unm.; devoted himself
to farming; Alva Farm, Knowlton,
HON. S. A. FISHER
owned and cultivated by him, has
been long known as among the finest
farms in the Province of Quebec; one
of the founders of the Provl. Fruit
Growers' Assn., and has been V.-P. of
that body; is also closely identified
with the Can. Nat. Live Stock Assn.,
Montreal Ensilage and Stock-Feed-
ing Assn., Prov. Dairy Assn. and
Brome Agricul. Assn. ; apptd. a mem.
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Council of Agricul., P.G., 1891; do.
do. do. Prot. sec., Public Instruction,
do., 1901; mem. Extve. Council, Can.
Assn. for Prevention of Tubercul.,
1902; elected hon. presdt. Montreal
Indust. Exbn., 1904; is V.-P. Alliance
Francaise, Ottawa; pres. Dom. For-
estry Assn. ; a gov. Prot. Hosp. for In-
sane, Montreal, and Montreal Boys'
Home; apptd. a mem. Royal Con-
servation Comn., 1909; do. do. Can.
Hist. Manuscripts Comn., 1907; chair-
man Bd. of Commrs., Paris Exbn.,
1900; Can. commr. to Intern. Exhbn.,
Osaka, Japan, 1903; elected 1st V.-P.
Genl. Assembly, Intern. Institution of
Agricul., Rome, Italy, 1908; a Can.
commr. to conf. to consider conserva-
tion of natural resources of Am. con-
tinent, Washington, B.C., 1909; a del.
Imp. Copyright Conf., London, Eng.,
1910; a prominent temp, worker; for-
merly V.-P. Quebec branch, Dom. Al-
liance; lunched with the late King
Edward and Queen Alexandra, Dub-
lin Irel., 1907; presented to King
Victor Emmanuel, Rome, 19Q8; at-
tended (officially) funeral of King
Edward, London, 1910; a Lib.; un-
successfully contested Brome (H.C.)f
1880; sat for same constituency
(do.), 1882-91 (when defeated by a
majority of one), 1896-1911 Minr.
of Agricul. in the Laurier Admn. ;
He has delivered addresses on
"Some Economic Aspects of Agricul.
in Can.," "Can. and its Position in re-
gard to the Brit. Empire," "Canadian
Agricul.," "Conservation of our Nat-
ural Resources," "Rural Education
in P. Q.," "Japan, its History, Cus-
toms, Art and Trade," etc. ; author
of much useful, important and bene-
ficial legislation, and has founded
several public institutions, including
the Nat. Art Gallery and the Archives
Bureau, at Ottawa; believes that "all
natural resources should be available
by the whole people and should not
be controlled by or given away to
private corporations"; an Ang.
Range Road, Ottawa; "Alva Farm,"
Knowlton, P.Q.; Rideau Club; Ottawa
Hunt Club, Ottawa; University Club;
Reform Club, Montreal, University
Club, Montreal.
FITZGERALD, John Joseph, sec-
retary Sherbrooke Board of Trade,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Sher-
brooke, March 28, 1892, son of Mich-
ael and Marie (Wolfe) Fitzgerald,
Irish; E. at St. Charles College, Sher-
brooke, and Loyola College, Mont-
real; engaged in real estate business
1913; appointed secretary Sherbrooke
Board of Trade, 1914; member
Knights of Columbus; Liberal, Roman
Catholic.
FLEMING, Matthew John, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born Melbourne, Que.,
April 12, 1866, son of Henry and
Eliza (Monteith) Fleming, Irish,
grandfather born in Ireland and came
when a young man to Shefford
County; E. at St. Francis College;
employed by lumber dealers in Kings-
bury, later railway station agent; in
1901 established flour and feed store
at Bishop's Crossing, Que.; in 1908
purchased water system and farm at
North Coaticook; 1912 entered mer-
cantile business at Barnston; mem-
ber I.O.O.F., Independent, Anglican;
married Maud A. Burt, daughter of
Robt. Burt, Melbourne, Oct. 24, 1894;
children, Robert H., 1895; William
R., Io96; Hilda M., 1898; Lucy L.,
1901; Mildred R., 1904; Ona C.,
1905.
FLETCHER, Charles Haynes, 75
Dufferin Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. —
Born at Lyndon, Vt., Dec. 3, 1840,
son of Joel Fletcher, English, descent
of Capt. Joel Fletcher of Lyndon,
Vt. ; E. at St. Johnsbury Academy,
and Bryant & Stratton Commercial
College, Boston, Mass. ; commenced
business in Sherbrooke, 1862, as
manufacturer of biscuits and confec-
tionery, after few years purchasing
and operating the Spring Brewery;
retired from business in 1902, but is
member of firm of Fletcher Bros.,
Minneapolis, Minn.; President of the
Fletcher Pulp & Paper Co., Sher-
brooke, Que.; Pres. of E. T. Tele-
phone Co., Pres. Sherbrooke Library
and Art Assn., Director S. & S. Mut-
ual Ins. Co., Gov. Sherbrooke Hospi-
tal, member St. George's, Sherbrooke;
Conservative, Anglican ; married
Emma Fuller, daughter of Capt. J.
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FLETCHER, Harold Bruce, 20
Queen St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
at Sherbrooke, Aug. 20, 1884, son of
Chas. H. Fletcher and Emma F. Flet-
cher; E. at Sherbrooke High School,
Bishop's College School and Phillip's
Andover-Andover, Mass. ; Major of
53rd Regt. ; Director and Sec-'ireas.
of the Fletcher Pulp & Lumber Co.,
Ltd. ; Pres. Can. Box and Shook Mill
Limited; director E. T. A. Associ-
ation; managing director of the
CHAS. H. FLETCHER
Weymouth, Clinton, Mass.; children,
Major Ralph Hayne, 1878; Major
Harold Bruce, 1884.
FLETCHER, Major R. H., 75
Dufferin Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. (See
also Military Section.) - - Born at
Sherbrooke, Que., Aug. 11, 1878, son
of Chas. H. and Emma F. Fletcher;
E. at Bishop's College School and
Bishop's College, Lennoxville, Que. ;
Gen. Mgr. of the Fletcher Pulp &
Lumber Co., Ltd.; served in the 53rd
Regt. as a private during the years
1898 and 1900; on the formation of
the 22nd Battery 7th Brigade C.F.A.,
was given a commission and later ap-
pointed Captain; in 1911 he was
given command of the battery and
promoted Major; shortly after the
outbreak of the war he volunteered
for active service and in turn was
entrusted with the formation of an
overseas battery, the 35th, which unit
he is now commanding at the front;
director E.T.A.A., Sherbrooke Curl-
ing Club; Conservative, Anglican ;
married Alice M. Davidson, daughter
of Jas. Davidson, Montreal, Dec.,
1915; one daughter, Alice Barbara
Maud, Oct. 24, 1916.
H. BRUCE FLETCHER
Beaurivage Lumber Co. ; manager
Temiscouta District Quebec and St.
Maurice Industrial Co., Governor
Sherbrooke Hospital; member A.U.V.
Andover, Mass. ; Junior Army and
Navy Club, London, Eng., St.
George's and St. Francis Golf, etc.;
Conservative, Anglican; married Isa-
belle Jean Mitchell, daughter of J. S.
Mitchell, Sherbrooke, Feb. 12, 1913;
one son, Harold Bruce, April 4, 1916.
FLEURY, Ernest, Notary, Knowl-
ton, Que. - - Born at St. Ambroise,
Joliette, Aug. 9, 1860, son of Ephrem
and Lucy Dalphond Fleury; family
came from Normandy, France, and
first settled at Maskinonge, Que.; E.
Jolliette College ; admitted to practice
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as Notary Public, Oct. 28, 1885;
Mayor of Knowlton for years 1899-
1900-1901-1908-1909-1911-1915.; 20
years member of Knowlton Council,
Warden Brome County, 1901, 1909,
1915, School Commissioner Knowlton
1897 to 1911 and Chairman of Board
eral store ; sold out in 1905
owing to ill-health but repurchased
business in 1909; carries on extensive
general trade following strictly the
cash and one price plan; Alderman of
Coaticook 1910-11; School Commis-
ERNEST FLEURY, N.P.
several times; member L'Alliance
Nationale, Les Artisans Canadiens
Francais ; C.M.B.A., I.O.F., High
Chief Ranger, H. Court Quebec
South, 1916; Roman Catholic, Con-
servative ; married Maria A. Lavallee,
July 24, 1889; children, Juliette,
1894; Annette, 1899.
FONTAINE, Henri Clovis, mer-
chant, Coaticook, Que. — Born at St.
Angele de Monnoir, June 13, 1857,
son of Edouard and Eulalie M.
(Menard) Fontaine; E. at public
schools; entered mercantile business
1871 as clerk for J. B. Desautils, St.
Cesaire; 1874 to 1877 with H. E.
Gleason, merchant, Cowansville; 1887
manager Frs. Gosselin's store, St.
Alexandre, Iberville and later with
same company as manager at Notre
Dame de Stanbridge for several years',
in 1890 came to Coaticook and
purchased stock of Quevillon and
Lamoureux and established gen-
H. C. FONTAINE
sioner 1910 to present, Chairman
since 1908; J. P. 1908; member Royal
Arcanum, Union St. Joseph, Artisans
Society of Montreal, Treas. St. Jean
Baptiste Soc., Coaticook, Lake Lester
Fish and Game Soc. ; Roman Catholic,
Liberal; married Marie Milette,
Cookshire, April 12, 1880; children,
Louisella, 1882; Evariste T., 1884;
Adelard, 1888; Henri J., 1890;
Aldei L., 1897.
FOREST, Lionel, Sherbrooke, Que.
—Born at Wotton, Que., Feb. 28,
1885, son of L. Forest, M.D., and
Dame Hortense Fortier; E. at St.
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke, and
at Laval University, Montreal, B.A.
and Licentiate Advocate of Bar of St.
Francis; member Gaiete Club; Lib-
eral, Catholic ; married Alice Denault,
daughter of D. O. ^E. Denault, Sher-
brooke, June 13, 1912.
FOREST, Ludger, Sherbrooke. -
Born, Nov. 10, 1878, son of Dr. Isaie
Forest and (Hortense Fortier) For-
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est, French; E. St. Charles Borromee
Seminary, Sherbrooke; received de-
gree of Licentiate in Dental Surgery;
Alderman City of Sherbrooke, chair-
man Road Department, 1915-17; Gov-
ernor of the Dental College of the
Province of Quebec; director of the
Beauce Electric Co., Director of the
Eastern Townships Exhibition; mem-
ber of the Knights of Columbus, So-
ciete d' O'Doutologie de Montreal,
Montreal Reform Club; Liberal, be-
ing President of Liberal Association
of Sherbrooke; Catholic.
FORGRAVE, William Henry, Saw-
yerville, Que. — Born at Sawyerville,
Feb. 10, 1879, son of David and Sarah
Forgrave, Irish, father born on voy-
age across the ocean in 1831 and for
a time lived at Leeds, Que., later in
1871 settled near Sawyerville; elected
Clifton Council 1910-17; followed
farming and breeding of registered
stock; Conservative, Presbyterian;
married Myrtle Worby, daughter of
George Worby, Cookshire, June 5,
1907; one daughter, M. Isabell, 1913,
and one son, Gordon W., 1917.
Castle, Knowlton, Que. — Born at
Knowlton, January 21, 1860, son of
Samuel Willard Foster and Ellen S.
Greene; E. at Knowlton and McGill
College, B.C.L. 1881, K.C. 1896 ;
Mr. Foster is the senior member
of firm of Foster, Martin, Mann,
Mackinnon, Hackett and Mulvena,
Advocates, Solicitors, etc., Montreal;
he is president Stanstead, Shefford
and Chambly Railway, -Vice-President
Orford Mountain Railway, Vice-Presi-
dent Armstrong, Whitworth of Can-
ada, Ltd., Vice-President George Hall
Coal Company, Director Canadian
Bank of Commerce, Montreal Tram-
ways Co., Dominion Gresham Guaran-
tee Co., and Canadian Light & Power
Co.; Mount Royal Club, Hunt Club,
Montreal Club and Rideau Club ;
Anglican ; married Mary Maude
Buchanan, daughter of Judge G. C. V.
Buchanan, Jan. 1, 1896; children,
George Buchanan, Aug. 19, 1897 ;
Ruth Elizabeth, Sept. 6, 1899.
LATE S. W. FOSTER
FOSTER, the late Samuel Willard,
GEORGE G. FOSTER, K.C. son late Dr., Stephen S. F., an early
settler in the E. T. who represented
FOSTER, George Green, K.C., 8 Shefford in the Can. Parliament,
Edgehill Ave., Montreal, and Blarney 1841-17. — Born at Shefford, April
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22, 1827; E. Shefford Academy, Con-
cord, Mass., and University of Ver-
mont; married Ellen S. Green of
Windsor, Vt., 1857 (formerly pres.
W.C.T.U., Quebec.) Studied law un-
der H. B. Terrill and late Judge Si-
cotte, and after his call to the Bar,
practised for a considerable period in
the district of Bedford; for 8 years,
up to Aug., 1877, was Dist. Magis-
trate and Judge of the Sessions for
the District of Bedford and devoted
later years of his life as a railway
organizer and promoter; took an ac-
tive part in securing the construction
of the Stanstead, Shefford and
Chambly Ry. of which he was presi-
dent at his death and in association
with his brother, the late Hon. A. B.
Foster, did much to promote the con-
struction of the South Eastern Ry.,
also obtained a charter and con-
structed the Montreal and Champlain
Junction Ry. and the Beauharnois
Junction Ry. ; was President, Mont-
real and Champlain Junction Ry. ;
President and managing director of
the Orford Mountain Ry. and V.-P.
of the U. S. and Can. Ry. which he
also constructed and was presented
with his portrait in oils by the citi-
zens of Knowlton in acknowledgment
of his valuable services 1904 ; Con-
servative, Anglican and delegate to
the Synod; died at Knowlton on May
30, 1915.
FOSTER, Hiram Sewell, Knowlton,
Que. — Born Knowlton, Que., March
7, 1856, son of Hiram Sewell and
Sarah (Knowlton) Foster; United
Empire Loyalist on the mother's side,
grandson of Dr. Stephen Sewell Fos-
ter, M.P.P. for Shefford Co.; E. at
Knowlton; one of the founders of the
Dairymen's Assn. for the District of
Bedford and was its first president in
1885, re-elected year after year and
in 1890 originated factory inspection
in the Province of Quebec, and spent
a considerable sum of money to estab-
lish it; he has been energetic in other
ways to advance the interests of agri-
culture in the province ; has served as
Councillor in the village and was
Mayor of Knowlton in 1897 and in
1898; in 1898 elected Warden of
County of Brome; Registrar of the
HIRAM SEWELL FOSTER
County of Brome since 1884; mem-
ber of Brome Lake Lodge A.F. &
A.M.; Anglican.
FOSTER, George K., Danville,
Que. — Born at Richmond, Que., 1843,
son of George K. and Elvira (Cleve-
land) Foster; English, family coming
from Montpelier, Vt., about 1838; E.
St. Francis College, Richmond; gen-
eral merchant at Richmond, as mem-
ber firm of Foster and MacLeay sev-
eral years; 1865 to 1885 engaged in
stock breeding, particularly of thor-
oughbred Morgan horses and Ayr-
shire and Durham cattle; 1884 to
1886 at Natick, Mass., breeding
standard horses; 1887 bought farm
property at Burlington, Vt. ; 1890
came to Danville and established
breeding and stock stables at Rock
Farm, known as producing some of
best blood in Dominion; member Dan-
ville Council 1892 till 1907 and
Mayor for 10 years; Anglican, Con-
servative ; married Cynthia E. Cleve-
land, June 26, 1873; one son, George
F., died at age of 7 years in 1882.
FOSTER, Asa Belknap, merchant,
Bedford, Que. — Born at West Shef-
ford, Sept. 13, 1872, son of Dr. H.
Sewell pnd Juliet (Sanborn) Foster;
English, grandfather, Stephen Sewell
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Foster, born in Oakham, Mass., 1791,
came to Brome Co. among first set-
tlers, died 1868; E. Waterloo and
Bedford Academies; at age of 14
went to reside with uncle, Richard
Dickinson, Bedford; learned jewelry
business with W. W. Kenham ; 1897
purchased present .business block and
has conducted jewelry business since;
interested in outdoor sports and in
movements on behalf of good roads
and agriculture; owner of Waldo T.,
A. B. FOSTER
noted racing stallion; School Com-
missioner Bedford since 1913; mem-
ber Bedford Board of Trade ; A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F. ; Anglican, Conserva-
tive; married Mary E. Chester, Mer-
rickville, Ont., Oct. 18, 1900] chil-
dren, Richard D., 1902; Ernest W.,
1905; Mary E., 1909.
FOWLER, Jonathan Henry, Val-
court, Que. -- Born at Melbourne
Ridge, March 8, 1830, son of Wm.
Fowler and Catherine Cramer; Jus-
tice of the Peace, Councillor of No.
Ely for 27 years in succession, Mayor
of the town for 5 years; Liberal,
Methodist; married Keziah Lewis,
daughter of Richard Lewis, of Mel-
bourne, Dec. 21, 1852; children,
Page, 1853; Martha, 1859; Wheeler,
1863; Anna, 1869; Keziah, 1873.
FOWLER, Page P., Valcourt, Que.
— Born at Melbourne, Nov. 8, 1853,
son of Henry J. Fowler ; E. St. Fran-
cis Grammar School, Richmond ;
local preacher of the Methodist
Church; served in school board and
for many years director of the Shef-
ford Co. Agr. Society; Liberal, Meth-
odist; married Anna A. Cramer,
daughter of R. J. Cramer, No. Ely,
Dec. 18, 1879; children, William,
Oct. 7, 1880; Helena, Sept. 10, 1882;
Schuyler, Aug. 24, 1884.
FOX, Charles Amos, merchant,
Coaticook. — Born at Coaticook, April
7, 1856, son of Capt. Amos K. and
Huldah (Baldwin) Fox; English, de-
scended from Uriah Fox (great
grandfather) who was born in Camp-
ton, N.H., Sept. 15, 1760; served in
American army and came to Stan-
stead 1803; E. public schools and
Coaticook Academy; entered mercan-
tile business with his father who was
one of Coaticook's first merchants ;
took over business about 1890 and
formed partnership with F. H. Nunns,
1894: firm suffered heavy loss by fire
same years but rebuilt and continued
in partnership till 1907 when he pur-
chased Mr. Nunn's interest forming
a partnership in 1912 with F. F.
Christie; firm carries on extensive
trade in district; Mr. Fox has large
real estate interests; Anglican, Con-
servative; married Dorothy Humph-
rey, daughter of S. B. Humphrey,
April 7, 1881; children, Edith L.,
1882; George A., 1884; Charles A.,
1886; Dorothy G., 1892.
ERASER, Lieutenant - Colonel
Harry Redfern, K.C., LL.B., of
Fraser and Rugg, Advocates, Q.C.R.
building, Sherbrooke. — Born at Sher-
brooke, Sept. 12, 1859, son of late
John Dupont and Ellen Stott (Red-
fern) Fraser; E. Sherbrooke, Bishop's
College, Lennoxville, Que., (LL.B.) ;
called to Quebec Bar 1883, created
K.C. 1906; successively treasurer and
batonnier Quebec Bar; Solicitor Can-
adian Bank of Commerce, Quebec
Central Railway, G. T. R., Maine
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Central Railway, Sherbrooke Railway
& Power Co., Secretary and Solicitor
Hereford Railway, Director and
Solicitor Dominion Lime Co., Secre-
tary and Solicitor Chaleur Bay Mills;
dir. Sherbrooke Loan and Mtge. Co.,
member City Council many years;
Mayor of Sherbrooke, 1898, re-
elected by people 1900; Trustee
Bishop's College, Director Bishop's
College School; in military service
LT.-COL. H. R. FRASER
thirty years, rising from ranks™ to
command of 53rd Regiment; R. O.
1906, holds long service decoration;
married Harriet Helen M. Simpson,
Lennoxville, Que., Aug. 25, 1902 ;
member St. George's, Sherbrooke
Golf, Sherbrooke Curling, Wolfe
County Fish & Game, Massawippi
Canoe; Conservative, Anglican.
FRASER, Samuel H., New Rock-
land, Que. — Born at Fontenoy, April
24, 1860, son of late Robt. S. Fraser,
Irish; manager and Vice-President of
New Rockland Slate Co., President
of Glendyne Slate and Roofing Co.,
Ltd. ; Mayor of New Rockland, ex-
Warden of the County of Richmond ;
Director of Richmond Co. Agricul-
tural Society; member St. Francis
Lodge No. 15, A.F, & A.M., Holyrood
Chapter No. 15 R.A.M., Sussex Pre-
ceptory, No. 9, K. T., also, I.O.F. ;
Conservative, Anglican ; married
Ellen Marguerite Bruce, daughter of
late D. Bruce, New Rockland, Oct.
4, 1889; children, H. G., April 21,
1891; Annie G., Nov. 17, 1894; Robt.
A., Feb. 17, 1895, (went overseas
171st Regiment) ; W. D. and F. G.
(twins) Nov. 13, 1901.
FREGEAU, Arthur F., Rock Island.
— Born at Lawrenceville, Que., Mar.
12, 1853, son of Flavien and O. (Mes-
sier) Fregeau; E. public school and
Waterloo Academy; as young man
engaged as clerk with L. H. Brooks,
Waterloo, and subsequently spent
one year at Woonsochet, R.I. ; in 1872
came to Rock Island and accepted
position with C. H. Kathan, general
merchant, continuing with firm and
its successor, Kathan & Hopkins, as
head salesman making a record of 44
years; Roman Catholic, Conserva-
tive.
FRENCH, Clyde W., mill owner,
Sawyerville. — Born Cookshire, Que.,
1861, son of Luther and Margaret
(Stevenson) French, English; family
coming from New England States
about 1820; E. public schools for
nine years with Cookshire Mills Co. ;
in 1890 came to Sawyerville as man-
ager of sawmill and lumber business
of William Sawyer which he subse-
quently purchased; member Sawyer-
ville Council 1897 to 1914; Mayor
1900 to 1914; Warden Compton Co.,
1915; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M., I.O.O.F.;
Anglican; Conservative; married An-
nie J. Macfarlane, Gould, Que., 1892;
children, Donald R., (deceased) ; Ar-
thur Harold G.
FRENCH, Cyrus Alexander, Sher-
brooke, Que. - - Born at Cookshire,
July 28, 1858, son of John L. and
Esther M. (Ward) French; E. at
Cookshire Academy; entered office
of Ives & Brown as law student in
June, 1877, admitted to Bar of Prov-
ince June, 1881, and practised law
in Sherbrooke as member of law firm
of Ives, Brown & French for a period
of about ten years; discontinued his
profession in May, 1891, and entered
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167
into business as wholesale wine and
and spirit merchant; gave up business
in spring of 1912 and was appointed
Collector of Customs for the port of
Sherbrocke in May, 1912, which
office he still holds; Conservative,
Anglican.
FRENCH, George W. L., Cook-
shire, Que. -- Born at Eaton, Que.,
Nov. 17, 1852, son of Luther and
Margaret (Stevenson) French. Eng-
lish, grandfather, Levi French, came
to Canada in 1791, when 17 years of
age, and helped to clear land in Eaton
Township; E. Cookshire Academy;
member of Cookshire Cavalry for
twenty-five years, retiring with rank
of Sergeant; with Capt. Learned, of
Cookshire, formed No. 5 Company,
5th Dragoons, retiring wifti rank of
Lieutenant; served as Councillor for
Newport for twenty-one years, School
Commissioner for eighteen years, act-
ing as chairman for seventeen years;
member Eaton Council 1909-15,
Mayor 1914-15, Justice of the Peace
1895; Director Compton County Ar-
ricultural Society for nine years; A.
F. & A.M., I.O.F. ; Conservative,
Anglican; managed farm for late Al-
den Learned for three years, later
bought mill and farm at Island Brook
where he conducted the business for
twenty-three years; in 1905 bought
present farm four miles from Cook-
shire, where he raises Durham cattle;
married Ida J. Willard, (deceased
1880) ; married Mary L. Lothrop,
daughter of Horace Lothrop, Duds-
well, Aug. 24, 1887.
FRENCH, James William, Eaton,
Que. — Born Township of Newport,
April 20, 1862, son of William and
Elizabeth (McGee) French; English,
father born in England, and came to
Compton in 1847; E. public schools;
elected Councillor for Eaton 1914;
I.O.O.F., Conservative; Baptist; went
to New England States where he en-
gaged in farming and lumbering for
several years, purchasing a farm at
Bloomfield, Vt.; in 1903 settled on
present property near Eaton village
where he carries on general farming
and stock raising; married Bertha J.
Scott, daughter of Mark T. Scott,
Bloomfield, Vt, Oct. 31, 1893; chil-
dren, Thomas C., 1898; Harry J.,
1904; Elsie G., 1909.
FRENCH, Robert Foster, Cook-
shire, R.M.D. No. 1. — Born, Dec. 4,
1866, son of William and Elizabeth
(McGee) French. English; E. public
schools; elected to Newport Council
1913; member Compton County Agri-
cultural Society and Farmers' Club;
Conservative, Baptist; succeeded his
father on the homestead farm, near
Cookshire and has since been engaged
in mixed farming, dairying and beef
raising; a strong advocate of higher
education in rural districts, also, in
good roads; married Mary E. LeBour-
veau, daughter of Henry LeBourveau,
Eaton, Nov. 29, 1893; children, James
H., 1894, in overseas service, 1st with
117th E.T.B., then with 5th C.M.R.;
Archie W., 1897; Elena E. P., 1902;
Lloyd Robert, 1910.
FROST, Clifford Samuel, Beebe,
Que. — Born at Stanstead, Aug. 1,
1869, son of Sam. and Cecilia Wood-
man Frost; English, father coming
from Bridgewater, Eng., in 1869 and
CLIFFORD S. FROST
settling in Stanstead; E. public
schools; in 1887 took over the marble
and granite business of his father
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at Danville established in 1873,
continuing till 1893 when he went to
California for a year; 1898 formed
partnership with Geo. Moir, under
firm name of Frost & Moir, marble
and granite dealers, with works at
North Derby and Beebe; Councillor
of Beebe 1904 till 1912; member
Beebe Board of Trade, A.F. & A.M.,
also, Chapter Mason, I.Q.O.F., Fron-
tier Club, Beebe ; Anglican, Conserva-
tive; married Margaret J. Elder, of
Beebe, Aug. 18, 1898.
FULLER, James Gibbs, Granby,
Que. — Born at Adamsville, Que., son
of Damon and Eliza (Chalmers)
Fuller, English, grandfather coming
from New England States and settled
in Eastern Townships as one of the
early settlers; E. public schools; as
young man engaged in farming, later
in general insurance; 1903 entered
employ Bank of Ottawa serving in
various branches in Ontario, return-
ing to Granby in 1909 as manager of
that branch; on Jan. 1, 1916, resigned
from Bank of Ottawa to enter head
office of Protective Ass'n of Canada
as ass't mgr. ; Secretary Granby
Board of Trade, A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.
F., mem. Granby Club; interested in
curling and golf; Independent Lib-
eral, CongTst; married Alice Nunns,
at Coaticook, Sept. 3, 1910; children,
twin daughters, Alice C. and Mary
E., Dec. 28, 1913.
FULLER, William Henry, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Aug. 18, 1853, son of James and
Susan (Brown) Fuller; English; pro-
prietor of Fuller & Wiggett, flour and
feed dealers; member A.F. & A.M.,
Sherbrooke Curling; Conservative ;
Anglican; married Barbara M.
Parker, daughter of R. L. Parker,
Sherbrooke, Que., Sept. 25, 1877 ;
children, Robert H., Ernest B., James
N-, Wilbur H.
specialty, diseases of children ; Roman
Catholic; married Anita Grandbois,
daughter of Dr. P. E. Grandbois,
Fraserville, Que., July 28, 1902; four
children.
GAGE, Alonzo Ernest, Hatley, Que.,
Born at Granby, Que., 20th June,
1861, son of William and Adelia
(Kent) Gage; English, grandfather,
William Gage, coming with his par-
ents from N. H. to Shefford County
in 1811; E. public schools and Hatley
Academy; member of first council of
Hatley Village, 1911, re-elected 1914,
Mayor 1915; member Hatley Board
of Trade; owner of property known
as the Maloney Farm; breeder of
Ayshire cattle; Liberal, Methodist;
married Ida Hurlbut, Sutton, Que.,
Feb. 22, 1880; one daughter,
Maud M.
GALE, Francis Gilbert, Waterville,
Que. — Born at Stanstead, Que., 'June
12, 1855, son of Geo. and Dorothy
Gale; family founded Watertown,
now Waltham, Mass., 1641; E. at
GADBOIS, Dr. Alfred Frederic,
51 King St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
in Sherbrooke, Oct. 26, 1876, son of
Alfred Gadbois, Sherbrooke, Que. ; E.
at St. Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke,
and McGill University, M.D.C.M.,
FRANCIS G. GALE
Hatley Academy and Dartmouth Col-
lege, Hanover, N.H., taking degree
B. A. 1876; entered firm of Geo. Gale
& Sons, Oct. 1877, became proprietor
in 1895; sold the business in Feb.,
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1914; since latter date has been ac- and Field Inspection staff in Montreal
tively engaged in developing stock and Moose Jaw, Sask., for several
farm and standardizing manufacture months; moved to Sherbrooke in May,
of steel bedsteads, wire mattresses by 1913; member A.F. & A.M., Past
use of electricity; for about 25 years Master; Conservative, Presbyterian;
Mayor of Waterville; many years married Mildred Hazel Sanborn,
chairman Board of Trustees of Con- daughter of the late J. R. Sanborn, of
gregational Church; chairman Board ttouin Koxton, July, 1909; children,
of School Commissioners for about 30 .Meivina Ruth, 1910; Jas. Sanborn,
years; member Theta Delta Chi, Col- 1915.
lege Fraternity, Dartmouth College
Alumni Assn.; Liberal, Congre- GENDRON, Norbert Charles, mer-
gationalist; married Olivia lola La- chant, Magog. — Born North Stukely,
beree, daughter of B. R. Laberee of Dec. 18, 18V2, son of Laurent and
Eaton, Que., Dec. 31, 1885; children, Epheme (Dufresne) Gendron; E.
Ethel lola, born Aug. 26, 1888, died public schools and St. Charles Semin-
Jan. 20, 1891; Francis Geo., born ary; 1908 purchased boot and shoe
March 15, 1890; died Sept. 2, 1890; store of J. N. Normandin which he
Royce Laberee, Aug. 12, 1892; Fran- has since conducted, also, interested
cis Gilbert, Jr., born Dec. 1, 1894, in farming; member Magog Council
died Aug. 27, 1912; Mary Lillian, 11 years; instrumental in bringing
born Dec. 21, 1899; died Dec. 23, about municipal ownership of water-
1899. works which has proven profitable;
member Magog Board of Trade; ap-
GAW, James, R.M.D. No. 3, Gfanby. pointed Postmaster Magog 1912;
Born at Montreal, Oct. 6, 1852, son Conservative candidate in Stanstead
of Z. C. and Elizabeth (Reid) Gaw; County for provincial election 1908;
Scotch and Irish, father born in Ire- member I.O.F., Alliance Nationale,
land, came to Canada 1842, settled C.O.F., Union St. Peter; Roman
in Montreal, later removed to Iber- Catholic, Conservative; married
ville Co., engaged in farming; E. at Marie Girard, at Eastman, Oct. 1(5,
McGill, Montreal; as young man em- 1893; children, Marie A., 1894; Mar-
ployed by the Murphy Bros., Mont- ceil, 1895; Gertrude, 1906; Genuine,
real, later removed to Shefford and 1910.
purchased present farm 2% miles
from So. Roxton, Que.; general GENDREAU, Jean-Bapti>te, Not-
farmer and breeder of Ayrshire cattle ary Public, Coaticook. — Born, Feb.
for dairy purposes selling to farmers 25, 1850, at St. Hyacinthe, son of
throughout the Eastern Townships ; j. fi. Gendreau and Sophie Daude-
Lieut. Shefford Field Battery, retired iin; E. College of St. Hyacinthe and
in 1897; Councillor, Sec.-Treas. Prot- jn the Jesuits' novitiate; came to
estant School Board 20 years; A.F. & Coaticook and entered service of Rev.
A.M.; Conservative, Presbyterian; j. 3. Chartier, as clerk in store; in
married Margaret J. Irwin, daughter May, 1874, began study of notarial
of John Irwin, of N. Shefford, Que., profession; served as clerk in offices
Oct. 31, 1877; children, Elmore C., of iate notaries F. X. Desrosiers, H.
1878; and Myrtle M., 1885. c. H. Chagnon and Gedeon Durocher;
was admitted a Notary May, 1878 ;
GAW, Dr. Elmore Chambers, Sher- always resided in Coaticook; Secre-
brooke. — Born at Rollins Hill, Que., tary-Treasurer Catholic School Board
Sept. 29, 1878, son of Jas. and Mar- since 1875; thirty yeais in Municipal
garet J. (Irwin) Gaw; Scotch-Irish; Council, always elected by acclama-
E. Waterloo Academy, Ontario Vet- tion, from 1881 to 1912; first mayor
erinary College, Toronto, and Post of the newly incorporated town of
Graduate McKillup Veterniary Col- Coaticook in 1884 and 1885; warden
lege, Chicago, 111., M.D.V. McKillip of County of Stanstead for same
V. C., (V. S. Diploma Ont. Vet. years; twice president of St. Jean-
College) was on government Meat Baptiste Society; President of Coati-
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cook Building Society in 1882; direc-
tor of a French society of coloniza-
tion at Lake Megantic, from 1882 to
1888; justice of peace since 1883; re-
vising officer for County of Stan-
stead under "The Franchise Act"
Marie-Rose Durocher, in 1879, de-
ceased in 1907; had six children, only
three living, Ernest, prof, in Jesuit
Col., Montreal; Marie, nun in Good
Shepherd Convent, Montreal, and Al-
bert, bank teller, La Banque Na-
tionale, Coaticook; second marriage
in 1911 to Mrs. Clara Benoit, widow
of the late Thomas Lafond.
GENEST, Joseph Wenceslas, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at St. Julie, Me-
gantic Co., Dec. 6, 1873, son of C. O.
Genest and Celina Roberge; E. at St.
Charles Seminary; has been member
of firm of C. 0. Gesent & Fils for 32
yerrs; member St. John Baptist,
Knights of Culumbus; Conservative,
Roman Catholic; married Lea Cor-
inne Michon, daughter of Anselme
Michon, Coaticook, Que., Oct. 18,
1899.
GERIN, (Lajoie) August L., known
as A. Gerin, Coaticook, Que. — Born
at Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 29, 1867, son
of Antoine Gerin-Lajoie and Jose-
phine Parent, French-Canadian ; E.
Ottawa College and Montreal Busi-
J. B. GENDREAU
from 1885 to 1896; one of the princi-
pal promotors of project and bill in
legislature of Quebec in 1888, caus-
ing the annexation to Coaticook for
judicial and registration purposes of
Hereford and part of Clifton Town-
ships; was one of the directors of the
projected railroad "Massawippi Junc-
tion R. R.", between Coaticook and
Magog, in 1890; manager of La
Banque du Peuple, in Coaticook, from
1889 to 1893; organizer of Coaticook
Water Company in 1882 and still a
director; member of Provincial Board
of Notaries, 1903 to 1906; church
warden of parish of St. Edmond of
Coaticook for several years and now
chief warden of new church of St.
Jean L'Evangeliste of Coaticook ;
twice elected High Vice Chief Ranger
of C.O.F., from 1903 to 1907, attend-
ed fifty monthly meetings of High
Board of Directors at Chicago ; is now
practising profession in partnership ness College; Alderman of Coaticook,
with his nephew, -Pierre Edmond 1910 and Mayor 1912-13; member
Durocher, Notary; married, first, Board of Trade and School Commis-
A. L. GERIN
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sioners; C.O.F., St. Jean Baptiste So-
ciety; Conservative; unsuccessful can-
didate in provincial elections 1912 ;
Roman Catholic; came to Coaticook
from Montreal in 1888; built several
cheese factories near Coaticook, be-
ing the first to manufacture cheese in
this vicinity; later built a creamery in
Coaticook, which is one of the largest
in the province; in partnership with
F. Boulay conducts general store ;
married Louise Boulay, St. Edwidge,
Sept. 27, 1892; children, Denis,
Yvonne, Berthe, Maurice, Henri,
Marie Etienne, Blanche, Rachel,
Louise, Antoine, Marcel, Jeanne.
GIBSON, Weldon Edward, Stan-
stead, Que. — Born at Wolford, Ont.,
Feb. 14, 1870, son of James and Mar-
garet J. (Kirkland) Gibson; Irish,
father coming to Ontario with his
parents when a child; E. public
schools;; elected to Stanstead Village
Council 1913; member Stanstead
Board of Trade, etc., member C.O.
F. ; Conservative; Methodist; en-
gaged in farming and general stock
raising in Ontario for some years,
later in Chicago; returned to Ontario
and engaged in manufacture of
cheese; in 1894 came to Cassville
and followed cheese making for three
years; later took up farming in same
vicinity continuing in agriculture for
eight years; in 1905 purchased livery
business connected with Stanstead
Hotel; married Nellie B. Hart, Brock-
ville, Ont., Feb. 23, 1898; children,
Bernice W. and Mansell E.
GIFFORD, Joseph A., Scotstown.
Born in England, 1853, son of Rev.
Joseph and Charlotte (Hodges) Gif-
ford; English; E. public schools;
member Scotstown Council, A.F: &
A.M., 1728 Temple Bar, Eng., Junior
Constitutional Club, London, Eng. ;
Anglican; managing director Guelph
Patent Cask Co., of which he was one
of promotors when organized in 1884.
Mgr. American Branch Wolverine,
March, 1887-1910, when he was sent
to manage Scotstown branch; they
control about 50,000 acres of timber
limits; married Adelaide M. Spon.
London, 1893; children, Honor and
Joseph.
GILBERT, James Levi, Dunham,
Que. — Born at Dunham, Aug. 31,
1864, son of Josiah and Saphronia
(Bush) Gilbert; English; Councillor
and School Commissioner; Postmaster
since 1913; member County Agricul-
tural Society; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M.;
Conservative, Anglican; married
Myra Aldrich, daughter of Ira Aid-
rich, at Barnston, Que., March 21,
1894; one son, Harry A., 1895.
GILBERT, Lt.-Col. Levi Jerome,
Bishop's Crossing, Que. (See also
Military Section) — Born at Bishop's
Crossing, June 2, 1870, son of Levi
and Sabinia (Hall) Gilbert; English,
ancestors located at Dudswell about
1804; E. Cookshire Academy; Officer
Commanding 7th Hussars, headquart-
ers at Bishop's Crossing; Col. Gilbert
in 1915 was appointed O.C. 117th
E. T. Battalion which he organized
and took overseas (see Military Sec-
tion) ; member Dudswell Council
1898-1904, member A.F. & A.M.;
Conservative ; Anglican ; married
Malinda Weyland, daughter of late
Major Weyland, April 8, 1896; chil-
dren, Pearl L. and Irma E.
GILFILLAN, Dr. Jonah Carpenter,
Beebe, Que. — Born at Barnet, Vt.,
Oct. 8, 1878, son of Henry A. and
DR. J. C. GILFILLAN
172
Margaret (Morrison) Gilfillan;
Scotch; E. St. Johnsbury Academy,
Boston University and University of
Ohio; degrees, Bachelor of Surgery,
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery;
commenced practice of profession at
Beebe, Que., and removed to South
Dakota in 1905, returning to Beebe
in 1909, re-establishing former prac-
tice ; member Montreal College Home-
opathic Physicians and Surgeons,
1899, American Institute of Home-
opathy, Vermont Homeopathic Soc.,
Vermont Medical Soc., So. Dakota
Med. Soc., N. W. Med. Soc.; Con-
servative; married, 1908, Helen E.
Ayer, daughter of James Ayer, Ayer's
Cliff.
GILLANDER, Samuel, Bury. -
Born at Broughton, Que., Aug. 5,
1864, son of David and Alice (Rhyn-
art) Gillander; Scotch; member 1.0.
F., I.O.O.F. ; married Francis Ross, at
Frampton, Que., Sept. 5, 1894; chil-
dren, Lionel M., Irwin W., Colin C.
GILLIES, Peter G., Bury, Que. —
Born at Gould, Oct. 14, 1859, son of
Peter and Margaret (McLean) Gil-
lies; Scotch, father coming from Is-
land of Lewis; E. public schools; In-
dependent, Presbyterian; engaged in
farming and running hotel; went to
U. S. West in 1883, returning in
1889; joined No. 2 Co., 58th Battal
ion; Captain in 1890, graduating St.
Johns, Que. ; purchased Imperial
Hotel, Bury, 1910; married Lillie Ella
Eccles, daughter of William Eccles
Dec. 22, 1893, (deceased April 1C
1908) ; children, Orvis W., Wallace
B., Mildred L. ; two sons and two
daughters, deceased.
GILMAN, Aaron Luther, Cowans-
ville, Que. — Born at Lawrenceville,
July 11, 1857, son of Dudley and
Rosetta (Davis) Gilman; English and
Irish; U.E. Loyalist; E. Shefford
Acad. and McGill Normal School ;
Principal Dunham Acad. 1881-82 ;
Cowansville, 1883-88; editor and pro- JAS. A. GILMORE
prietor of Cowansville and Granby
Observers 1889-92, and subsequently Feb. 23, 1860, son of Albert and
principal at Three Rivers, Knowlton Ellen (Powers) Gilmore; French-
and Sutton up to 1897 when he was Irish descent; E. Stanstead College
appointed inspector of public schools;
Councillor of Center Ward, Cowans-
ville and church warden St. Paul's
Aylmer, 5 years; inspector Ottawa
and Pontiac, 1897-1907; inspector
Huntingdon and Beauharnois since
1907; A.F. & A.M., I.O.F., Independ-
ent Liberal, Episcopal; married Effie
M. Strite, adopted daughter of Mrs.
Peter Cowan, in 1888; one daughter,
Jesmine May.
GILMAN, Henry Archie, Manson-
ville. — Born at Potton, Que., Jan. 10,
1867, son of Chase and Susan (Or-
cutt) Gilman; English; served as
councillor and school commissioner;
appointed custom officer, 1899, and
collector at Mansonville, 1907; con-
ducted general store since 1892;
largely interested in lumber business;
member I.O.F., A.F. & A.M., Liberal;
Baptist; married Anna Elkins, daugh-
ter of W. G. Elkins, North Troy, Vt.,
Oct. 15, 1895; children, William C.,
1896; Carlton, 1898; Lawrence,
1903; Mary, 1905; Frederick, 1907.
GILMORE, James Albert, Rock
Island, Que. — Born at Rock Island,
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173
and St. Hyacinthe Seminary; com-
menced business as general grocer,
Eock Island ; entered partnership with
E. T. Fregeau, 1891, in Rock Island
Overall Co., selling out to Mr. Fre-
geau 1893; founded Globe Suspender
Co., 1894; formed partnership with
B. P. Ball selling out to him 1910; be-
gan present business 1910 under
name James A. Gilmore Co., mfg.
"Everright" overalls and shirts;
Mayor three terms, J. P., Com. Sup.
Court; school trustee, warden 01
church, mun. valuator; 4th degree
K. of C., I.O.F.; clubs, Columbian and
Three Villages Men's Assn. ; Conser-
vative, R.C. ; married Edith Alice,
daughter of Francis Failey, Sweets-
burg, Que., Aug. 28, 1883; children,
Walter J., 1890; Harold F., 1894;
Guy A., 1896; Edith Alice, 1899.
GINGRAS, Francis Cleophase, Mar-
bleton, Que. — Born Gentilly, Cham-
plain Co., Que., March 28, 1852, son
Cleophase and Zoa (Nault) Gingras;
French; E. at Laconia and Tilton,
N.H. ; served as councillor at St. Ca-
mille and Marbleton, also school com-
missioner; Postmaster St. Camille 16
years; pres. Wolfe Co Liberal Assn.
since 1890; delegate representing
municipality St. Camille at liberal
caucus called by Sir Wilfrid Laurier
at Ottawa, 1893; spent childhood in
Littleton, later travelled in western
states, returning to Canada 1886 es-
tablishing general mercantile busi-
ness at St. Camille, conducting the
same until 1912 when he purchased
store of W. T. Oughtred, Marbleton,
where he is in business; member Nico-
let Fish and Game; Liberal, Roman
Catholic ; married. Herline Nault, St.
Camille, April 5, 1880; children,
Ernest O., Leo L.. Joseph E., An-
toinette C., Alina F., Emile J.
GIROUX, Francis Xavier Arthur,
Sweetsburg, Que. — Born at Farnham,
Que., March 3, 1866, son of Louis
and Elmira (Poulin) Giroux; grand-
parents came from France in 1735,
first settled in Quebec City, later
moved to the Richelieu Valley; E. at
Farnham, St. Hyacinthe College and
Laval University, LL.D. in 1890, K.C.
1913; councillor and mayor of
Sweetsburg, school commissioner, ba-
tonnier of Bedford district, vice-pres.
Missisquoi Historical Society; ad-
mitted to Bar 1890 and has always
practiced in Bedford district being
retained in nearly all important cases
in the district; active in all public
affairs, municipal, educational, politi-
cal, etc. ; twice contested the Missis-
quoi seat for the Legislative As-
sembly; has taken deep interest in
F. X. A. GIROUX, K.C.
journalism, as editor, contributor and
shareholder; staunch supporter of
fraternal societies, often delegate to
large conventions; member Royal
Guardians, Knights of Columbus,
Canadian Foresters, St. Jean Bap-
tiste; clubs, Lafontaine (Montreal);
Conservative, Roman Catholic; mar-
ried Eugenie Lafond, Ste. Bridgide,
Iberville, June, 1892; one son, Ar-
thur.
GLEASON, Ellsworth Snow, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at East Dunham,
Que., Sept. 3, 1868, son of Dr. Ebe-
nezer V| and Mary A. (Snow) Gleas-
on; Dutch-English, United Empire
Loyalist; E. at district school, Dun-
ham, and Moon's Business College,
Montreal, B.B.A. ; nine years engaged
in commercial life; in 1903 Mr.
Gleason established his well known
174
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
business college, known as Gleason's
Business College, Sherbrooke, of
which he is president and principal;
Mr. Gleason was one of the first ex-
ponents of the Boyd Syllabic short-
hand, an original and all-Canadian
shorthand system; member A.F. &
and established general store which
he sold out 1898; during this time
accepted position as district agent for
North American Life Insurance busi-
ness; in 1907 was one of the in-
corporators of the Protective Assoc-
E. S. GLEASON
A.M., Curling, Golf, Sherbrooke Y.M.
C.A. ; Independent Conservative ;
Christian Scientist; married Florence
Elizabeth Clement, daughter of the
late Levi and Zilpha (Hungerford)
Clement, West Brome, Que., Nov. 16
1898.
GLEASON, Eugene EM Granby,
Que. — Born at Dunham, Que., Sept.
26, 1859, son of Dr. E. V. and Mary
A. (Snow) Gleason; Irish; Dr. Gleas-
on was born at Fairfield, Vt., and
came to Dunham when a young man;
E. public schools; member A.F. &
A.M., R.A.M., Sussex Preceptory,
Karnak Temple; Grand Junior War-
den, Grand Lodge, Quebec, 1910, D.
D.G.M. Brome and Shefford Coun-
ties, 1911; Independent in politics;
Anglican; after leaving school enter-
ed employ of G. C. Dyer & Co., Sut-
ton; in 1880 came to Granby as clerk
for H. G. Frost, merchant; in 1885
engaged with Savage, McKenna &
Co., upon dissolution of this firm con-
tinued with Savage & Vittie until
1892; that year went to West Brome
EUGENE E. GLEASON
iation of Canada for Masons, ap-
pointed secretary and general man-
ager at time of organization which
position he has held since; married
Alice E. Clark, Brome, June 14,
1895; children, Irma A., 1896; Donna
M., 1900; Anna F., 1906.
GODDARD, Myron F., Waterloo —
Born at So. Stukely, Aug. 18, 1865,
son of Charles Anson Goddard and
Colista Almyra Lawrence; member
A.F. & A.M., I.O.F.; Liberal, Angli-
can; was sent to St. Louis by Can-
adian Government in charge of
maple exhibit at the fair and had
charge of agricultural exhibit during
last six months of the fair; organized
Maple Tree Products and was man-
ager and vice-president for four
years; opened feed and grain store
which he now operates in 1912; was
Instrumental in organizing the Pure
Maple Sugar and Syrup Co-Opera-
tive Association of Quebec, being
president for two years; married in
1884 and again in 1904; no children.
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175
GOLDEN, Albert N., St. Johns, ployed and that machinery is prop-
Que. — Born at Nicolet Falls, Que., erly guarded; member C.O.F., I.O.F.,
Aug. 6, 1875, son of James R. and Royal Arcanum, Royal Guardian, Re-
Emily (Willey) Golden; engaged first form Club, Montreal, Lake Lister
in farming, later insurance proprie-
tor Danville House for nine years;
purchased Windsor Hotel, at St.
Johns, 1911; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F.;
Liberal; Anglican; married Mabel
Armstrong at Shawville, Que., July
11, 1906; children, Harold, 1907;
Marjorie, 1908; Gerald, 1912.
GOODENOUGH, Isaac, R. M. D.,
Cookshire, Township of Newport,
Que. — Born at South Ham, Feb. 4,
1849, son of George and Elizabeth
(Palmer) Goodenough; English;
went to Colorado in 1872 where he
was engaged in silver mining for two
years, returning to South Ham in
1874 and engaged in farming; was
councillor for South Ham twenty-five
years and school commissioner twelve
years, resigning both offices when he
sold his farm in 1902; while in the
council was a strong supporter of
good roads; moved to the Township
of Newport July 1, 1902, and pur-
chased farm two miles from village
of Bury; elected school commis-
sioner for Newport 1904, resigning
in 1910; director for Compton Co.
Agr'l Soc., No. 2, for 6 years; mem-
ber of Bury Farmers' Club; belongs
to the I.O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican; mar-
ried Sarah J. Stevenson, daughter of
William Stevenson, Learned Plain,
Sept. 28, 1875; children, William G.,
1876; Austin E. and Alton I. (twins)
1881; Wright E., 1887 (Alton de-
ceased 1902.)
GOOLEY, Richard Henry, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Barnston, Que.,
Oct. 8, 1874, son of Peter and Mary
(Dezand) Gooley; French; E. at
Stanstead College and St. Charles
Seminary; inspector of public build-
ings for P. Q. since 1903 for Dist. St.
Francis, Arthabasca and Bedford ; has
done much to improve conditions and
bring about compliance with the law
relating to sanitary conditions, fire
escapes, etc., for schools and indus-
trial establishments, seeing that chil-
dren under legal age are not em-
RICHARD H. GOOLEY
Fish & Game Club ; married Florence
E., daughter of W. S. Dresser, Sher-
brooke, Aug. 2, 1905; one son, War-
ren Lloyd, 1907.
GOSSELIN, Jos. J. B., M.L.A. for
Missisquoi, son of Francois Gosselin,
Sr., and Onesime Nadeau. — Born at
St. Alexandre d'Iberville, Nov. 22,
1848; E. at the parish school of St.
Alexandre d'Iberville; married, Oct.
3, 1878, Rose Delima Gauthier; was
merrber of municipal council and
mayor of Notre Dame de Stanbridge,
chairman of the school board; elected
to Legislature for Missisquoi Dec. 7,
1900, re-elected at gen. elec. 1904,
1908, 1912.
GOUGH, Thomas Matthew, Bed-
ford, Que. — Born at Bedford, Dec.,
1848, son of John and Catherine
(Smith) Gough; Irish; Clerk Circuit
Court for County of Missisquoi at
Bedford; Clerk of Commissioners,
Stanbridge Township; Liberal; Catho-
lic.
176 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
GOULD, Arthur Thomas, Bedford, village Sutton 1913, 1914 and 1915;
Born at Montreal, Feb. 20, 1876 ; school com. several years; many
came to Bedford in Ang., 1903, and years in Brome troop cavalry which
purchased printing plant from C. H. formed part of the 5th Dragoons,
Nye ; was sec.-treas. of Missisquoi Co. holding rank of Lieut, at time it was
Agr'l Soc. from 1908 to 1911; sec.- disbanded; member firm of Greeley
treas. town of Bedford and Protes- Bros, and Thompson, general mer-
tant School Commissioners for 1912- chants and lumber dealers for many
13; member A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F. years; when firm dissolved Mr.
and I.O.F. ; married L. Ellison Shields, Greeley remained in store until 1913,
Vankleek Hill, Ont., Sept. 22, 1898; when sold to G. A. Morrison and re-
children, Lyall, 1899; Grisdale, 1903; tired; Conservative; married Jessie
Helen, 1905; Ellison, 1908; Herbert, May Wyatt, of Sutton, Feb. 22,1899;
1910. one son living, Alton J., 1903.
GOYETTE, Edouard, merchant, GREEN, Harry Ernest, bank man-
Cowansville, Que.— Born at Adams- *Z*r> West Shefford.— Born at Que-
ville, Que., April 11, 1881, son of bee, Feb. 14 1880, son of James
Pierre Goyette; French; E. Holy Harkness and Arabella (Fraser)
Cross College, St. Hyacinthe, Que.; green; Scotch; E. Quebec High
after leaving college was for some School; entered service of Quebec
time engaged as clerk in general Bank in Sept., 1899 at Quebec; 1904
store, late? established business in entered service E T. Bank at Thet-
Cowansville and since has steadily in- ford. Mines as teller ; emp oyed suc-
creased and enlarged store doing a cessi™}y at Granby, Waterloo Wind-
retail and wholesale trade in many fr Ml"sn; apf 'nf.ed m,f *t ?£<?
lines, today has one of the leading La^e'fl^7;,°^J°<Jie"e1b,i;atnch' 1912»
stores in the Eastern Townships; |nd._a tWest Shefford 1915; member
School Commissioner. Shefford Lodge A.F. & A.M., much in-
terested in outdoor sports, hunting,
T.. .„ ~ etc.; Presbyterian; Independent; mar-
GRADY, Tho, J., Dixvile Que — ried Luc/A. M. PlatK of Bucking-
Born at Leeds, Que , April 1, 1862 h Q * g t 9 19Q9
son of Thomas and Susan (Reid)
Grady; English 5 Parents came to Can- GREENEf Horace Steward, South
ada in 182} and settled in Leeds, re- Bolt Que._Born Bolt June 14
moving to Barnstonm 1867; E pub- 1856 gon of Major William and'
he schools; for some years with Par- phila w (HanSon) Greene; English,
ker & Wheeler manufacturers Dix- grandfather comin' from ^ew Eng-
ville; for twenty-eight years head land as one of first settlerg . Sta*_
clerk and manager for Bruce Bald- gtead Co fathe M .Qr Green be.
win, general merchant, Dixville; has in ^ earl settlerg . Tp. 'Bol.
general insurance agency, fire and ton. ?enerai farmer (Greendale
Voik coul?cill1or of D.ixYme» 1907 t° Farm) specializing in registered Dur-
1910; school commissioner several hams and Leicester sheep; previously
years; president Dixville Butter and for a time engaeed in civil engineer-
Cheese Association, 1904 to date; in work and from 1894 to 18<f7
f T^ nt Postmaster ; I.O.O .F A.F. eral merchant at So. Bolton; member
& A.M., C.O.F.; Anglican; Independ- E Bolton Schoo] Board ^
ent; married Helen M ^..Baldwin, Sept. chairman member Commissioners'
I'«Q« ? P; Ch.lldr^rn' ^Ted Maud L" Court since 1900; fishery overseer
)8, Bernice M., 1 and game warden since 1895; mem.
ber Brome Co. Agl. Soc., Knowlton
GREELEY, Elwin Bernard. — Born Board of Trade; active member re-
at Sutton, Que., Feb. 23, 1859, son of cruiting association; A F. & A.M.,
Adolphus and Mary Greeley; grand- R. A.M.; Independent; Anglican; mar-
parents came from New England ried Hattie L., daughter of Daniel
States; E. public schools; Mayor of Taylor, So. Bolton, Jan. 24, 1877 ;
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
177
director Quebec Railway, Light, Heat
& Power Co.; director Travellers'
Life Assurance Co. ; director Quebec
Gas Co. ; director Wabasso Cotton
Co.; director P. Lyall & Sons Con-
struction Co., Ltd. ; director Wallace
Sandstone Quarries, Ltd. — Born at
Danville, Que., Aug. 7, 1852, son of
John and Margaret Greenshields; E.
St. Francis College, Richmond, Que.,
McGill University (B.C.L. and Eliza-
beth Torrance Gold Medal, 1876) ;
called to the Quebec Bar, 1877;
created K.C. ((Earl of Derby), 1889;
created K.C. (Quebec), 1899; suc-
cessfully defended Annie Eastman,
Donald Morrison, Hooper and Shortis,
each for murder; Prosecuting Attor-
ney, Fahey-Neagle-Bureau trial,
otherwise known as the Grand Trunk
Railway robbery trial; counsel for
liquidators against the directors of
the defunct Exchange Bank; counsel
for Gale against the Equitable Life
Assurance Co., when the company
was obliged to settle with the plairv-
tiff for over $100,000; Chief Counsel
for a committee of citizens in the
matter of the police investigation,
Montreal, 1894; Chief Counsel for
HORACE S. GREENE
children, Charles G., 1877; H. Guy.,
1883, deceased 1908; H. Lena, 1887;
G. Clare, 1891.
GREENE, Geo. Hubert, Lennox-
ville, Que. — Born at Lennoxville,
April 6, 1888, son of Wm. Henry
Greene and Alice Mitchell; English;
E. Lennoxville Academy, St. Charles
Seminary, Sherbrooke, Gleason's
Business College; entered E. T. Bank
June 15, 1907; entered service of
Bank of Quebec Jan. 21, 1914, and
opened Lennoxville branch as man-
ager, resigned from service Aug. 30,
1916, accepting position as sec.-
treas. B. & L. Mfg. Co., Ltd., Sher-
brooke; wanted to enlist, was refused
as physically unfit; member Lennox-
ville Board of Trade, I.O.O.F., A.F.
& A.M. ; Conservative ; Anglican.
GREENSHIELDS, James Naismith,
K.C., Hon. Lieut.-Col. 117th Bat-
talion C.E.F., of Greenshields, Green-
shields, Languedoc & Parkins, 120
St. James St., Montreal, Que. ; presi-
dent Quebec Savings & Trust Co.,
president Wayagamack Pulp & Paper
Co., Ltd. ; president Shawinigan Cot-
ton Co., Ltd.; president National
Brick Co. Ltd., of Laprairie; pres. On- Louis Riel, tried for high treason,
tario National Brick Co., Ltd.; presi- Regina, 1385; Chief Counsel for Hon.
dent City Central Real Estate Co.; H. Mercier, 1892; ex-president Shaw-
J. N. GREENSHIELDS, K.C.
178
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
inigan Water & Power Co. ; married
Lizzie Thomson Glass, daughter of
Rev. Charles G. Glass, M.A., Spring-
field, N.S., Dec., 1878; has one daugh-
ter,-Mrs. Hugh MacKay; three sons,
Lieut. Gordon Greenshields (117th
Battalion), Lieut. Chas. G. Green-
shields (24th Battalion) and Capt.
Melville Greenshields (13th High-
landers), all serving overseas; clubs,
St. James', Canada, Montreal Jockey,
Rideau (Ottawa), Garrison (Que-
bec); Liberal; Presbyterian; resi-
dence, 9 MacGregor St., Montreal,
Que., summer residence, Isaleigh
Grange, Danville, Que.
GREGOIRE, Wilfrid J., architect.
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at St. Syl-
vester East, Feb. 8, 1880, son of Jos.
and Elmire Vaillancourt; came to
Sherbrooke in 1898; E. Levis College
and studied architecture in Sher-
brooke; member K. of T., St. Francis
Club, Tuque Rouge; Liberal; Catho-
lic.
GREGOIRE, Homer E., Sawyer-
ville, Que. — Born Napierville, Que.,
March 20, 1870, son of Joseph and
(Celina Bourgois) Gregoire; French,
family came to Canada about 1814;
E. at public schools in Napierville,
Que., and at Academie Commercial
Catholic de Montreal; elected to Saw-
yerville Council 1907, holding office
at present date; in 1899 became
agent M. C. Railway, Beecher Falls,
Vt. ; in 1902 was transferred to Saw-
yerville as Station Agent, holding
same position at present date; mem-
ber M. C. Railway Relief Association
and Order Railroad Telegraph; Lib-
eral; Catholic; married Alvary Ray-
mond, Cohoes, N.Y., Jan. 30, 1900;
one son, Raymond Gregoire.
GRIFFITH, John J., 54 Montreal
St., accountant, liquidator, auction-
eer, etc., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Eaton, Que., son of Jos. Griffith and
Bridget Bryan; Irish; E. at Sher-
brooke Academy and St. Francis Col-
lege, Richmond, Que. ; Roman Catho-
lic; married Julia M. Groome, daugh-
ter of Thos. M. Groome, Montreal,
June 19, 1877; children, Elizabeth
H., married to Dr. J. J. McGovern,
Montreal; Major Robert M., in mili-
tary service, hdq. Montreal; Capt. E.
J., in overseas service, C. Co. 24th
Battalion; Rose E., nurse with Ameri-
can Ambulance Hospital, Neuilly, Sur
Seine, in France; Dr. Gerald T.,
with Royal Army Med. Corps, service
Europe and India; Eugene F., student
in architecture, Pennsylvania Uni-
versity.
GRIGGS, Carl Deforest, Sutton,
Que. — Born at Sutton, Dec. 8, 1877,
son of Charles H. and Julia C.
(Longeway) Griggs; conducts store
and printing shop; assistant post-
master at Sutton, 1897 to 1911; Nov.,
1911, was appointed Collector Pro-
vincial Revenue for the district of
Bedford; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F.,
I.O.F., and C.O.F.; Liberal; Metho-
dist; married Jessie A. Call, at Sut-
ton, Aug. 1, 1901; one daughter,
Glenna Gertrude, 1903.
GUILMETTE, Jos. Eugene, Dan-
ville, Que. — Born at Stanfold, Que.,
Sept. 8, 1868, son of Delphis and
Melanie (Champoux) Guilmette;
member of Danville village council,
1910-14, Mayor 1912-13, Warden
County, Richmond, 1913, director
Board of Trade; member E. T. Immi-
gration Society, trustee Catholic
school board 1910-14; Conservative;
Roman Catholic; married Eliza Chag-
non of Danville, Que., July 8, 1888;
children, Jeanne, Germaine, Marie
Paule.
H
HACKETT, Michael Felix, B.C.L.,
Cowansville, Judge of Superior Court
of Quebec for District of Bedford. —
Born at Granby, Que., Aug. 23, 1854,
son of Patrick and Mary (Griffin)
Hackett; Irish; E. Granby Academy,
College of St. Marie de Monnoir, Col-
lege of St. Hyacinthe, McGill Uni-
versity; admitted to Bar 1875, creat-
ed Q. C. 1890; he became a Captain
in Militia and holds a medal for ser-
vice during the Fenian Raid of 1870;
he was president of Stanstead County
Farmers' Institute; Mayor village of
Stanstead Plain for fifteen years,
chairman of Board of School TniSr
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
179
tees for same period ; Warden of
Stanstead County five years; director
and vice-president of Stanstead and
Sherbrcoke Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., president of St. Joseph's Society,
and Grand President of the Catholic
Mutual Benefit Association of Can-
ada from 1895 to 1916; member
Board of Examiners for School
Teachers of Eastern Townships for
six years; Batonnier for District of
St. Francis 1892-93 and 1900-01;
president of E. T. Liberal-Conserva-
tive Party in Province of Quebec; he
HON. JUSTICE M. F. HACKETT
was first returned to Quebec Legisla-
tive Assembly at G. E. of 1892; on
Feb. 28, 1895, he entered the Taillon
Administration as president of Exec-
utive Council; when Hon. E. J. Flynn
became Premier on March 12, 1896,
he became Provincial Secretary, and
retained office until retirement of
Government in May, 1897; he was re-
elected on his appointment to office
and again at the general election of
1897; he was an unsuccessful candi-
date for seat in Legislature in general
election of 1900, and in House of
Commons in 1904; appointed to Su-
perior Court Bench on the 3rd Dec.,
1915; Catholic; Conservative; mar-
ried, Sept. 4, 1883, Florence Alberta,
daughter of late Albert Knight, M.P.,
for Stanstead, Mrs. H., died Dec. 1,
1913; children, John Thomas, Advo-
cate, Montreal, 1884; Sybil Rose,
1886; F. Winfield, advocate, 1890;
Florence Julia (deceased, 1912),
1891; Mary Griffin, 1896.
HACKETT, John Thomas, B.L.,
B.C.L., 636 Belmont Ave., West-
mount, Que. - - Born at Stanstead,
Que., June 12, 1884, son of the Hon.
M. F. and Florence Alberta (Knight)
Hackett; Canadian; E. St. Charles
Seminary, Sherbrooke; Loyola Col-
lege, Montreal; McGill Montreal;
graduated from McGill Law Faculty
1909 with honors, and admitted to
Bar July same year; as an under-
graduate he was interested in student
affairs; was first president of the
Students' Council, which now admin-
isters all under-graduate activities ;
began practice of profession in Mont-
real in Sept., 1909; entered civil ser-
vice at Ottawa in January, 1912, as
secretary to Minister of Justice, re-
turning to the practice of his profes-
sion in Montreal two years later; a
member of legal firm of Foster, Mar-
tin, Mann, Mackinnon, Hackett and
Mulvena; on the Executive Board of
Charitv Organization Society; of the
Catholic Social Service Guild, and
the Loyola Convalescent Home; join-
ed the 55th Regiment, Irish Canadian
Rangers; holds a Lieutenant's com-
mission; president of the Junior Bar
Association 1916-17; University and
Canada Clubs, Montreal; Roman
Catholic; Conservative; married, Sep-
tember, 21, 1912, to Linda Harding,
daughter of late David Harding; chil-
dren, Florence Knight, July 24, 1913;
Ann Kidder, Sept. 21, 1914; Linda
Mary, Nov. 20, 1916 (died June 12,
1917.)
HADLOCK, George Amos, Assist-
ant Postmaster Barnston, Que. — Born
at Compton, Sept. 8. 1876, son of
Wellington Merrill and Emilv Amelia
(Heath) Hadlock; conducted general
store at Barnston since 1904 ; Liberal;
Methodist; married Irene S. Thorn-
ton, daughter of J. L. Thorntoix, at
180 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Barnston, Sept. 2, 1908; children, England in 1777, to Sorel, family
Douglas Wellington Thornton, Sept. originally from Dundee, Scotland; E.
26, 1910. B. C. S., Lennoxville; 1866 engaged
with Capt. T. E. Chamberlain, Knowl-
HAINES, John Henry, Hatley, Que. ton, to learn farming; three years
— Born at Martinville, Jan. 23, 1868, later went to North West, returning
son of Justin and Matilda (Hitch- to Brome in 1871 and purchased L. L.
cock) Haines; English; great grand- Chandler farm; 1906 sold farm prop-
father (Haines) came from N. H. erty and engaged in secretarial work;
among first settlers of Stanstead Co. has always taken great interest in
E. public schools and Charleston educational, agricultural and good
Academy, Hatley ; went to Western roads matters and largely instrumen-
States in 1889, spending some five tal in raising Brome County Fair to
years in Kansas, chiefly engaged in leading position among county exhi-
cattle ranching; went to Oklahoma bitions; 1890, appointed sec'y Brome
among first settlers, engaging in gen- Township; in 1892 sec'y of school
eral farming till 1908 when he sold board and in 1899 sec'y of Brome Co.
out and returned to Hatley; elected Agrl. Soc. ; 1890, Justice of Peace;
to Hatley School Board 1912, re- member Knowlton Board of Trade.
elected in 1914, chairman of said A.F. & A.M., I.O.F.; Anglican (Peo-
board; in 1913 elected Hatley Board Pie's Warden) ; Liberal; married Ade-
of Trade, etc., pres. Hatley Volunteer Hah V. Chamberlain, daughter of
Fire Company, pres. Hatley Village Capt. T. E. Chamberlain, Knowlton,
Water Company; A.F. & A.M.; Inde- March 2, 1871, deceased June, 1906.
pendent; Christian Science; married
Millie Emery, Hatley, Que., Feb. 3, HALL George W;lliam> Rock Is_
land, Que. — Born at Dunham, May
14, 1857, son of William and Mary
HALL, Charles Loring, Lennoxville, (Doncaster) Hall, England; E. pub-
Que. — Born at Richmond, Que., Sept. lie schools, A.F. & A.M.; Conserva-
8, 1885, son of Charles and Mary tive; Anglican; engaged in livery
(Weed) Hall; English; grandparents business at Knowlton, then purchased
coming from Vermont and settled in Lakeview Hotel from Wm. Albee;
Melbourne; E. Charleston, Mass., sold to J. N. Robinson and went to
High School and Barton Academy, Waterloo as manage»%f the Hall Ho-
Barton, Vt. ; engaged as shipping tel; farmed for two years at Brome,
clerk for Peerless Mfg. Co., Barton, and in 1903 purchased Stanstead
Vt., from 1902-1904; book-keeper for Hotel; five years later sold to C. F.
same company for one year and for Whitcher and same year bought Rock
Bottom and Torrence, Bennington, Island Hotel from Albert Cooper,
Vt., for one year; manager of manu- with late Charles Nettleton; married
facturing floor, Peerless Mfg. Co. for Jessie Miller, Nov. 7, 1880; children,
one year; entered business at Lennox- Nellie M. (Mrs. C. Nettleton.)
ville in 1907 in firm Murray & Hall;
member Board of Sch. Com., Len- UAII r * T TK,,!,™ *A
•11 A 17 e A i\/r T> * n/r A HALL, Ernest Lyster, KlChmond,
noxville; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M.; An- 0 r> v^ A il r>«« 07 1 Q™
i- • j o j- T M- u Que. — Born Kirkdale, Dec. Zl, 1870,
ghcan; married Sadie Jane McMur-
ray, daughter John McMurray Wind-
rh.r5Ji W±P Vain ™, M6n> Francis College, Richmond; member
foril 1913 Kingsey Council 1900-12; I.O.F.;
Conservative; Anglican; engaged in
dairy farming at Trenholm until
HALL, George F., Brome, Que. — 1912; now resides at Richmond and
Born at Hull, Que., Aug. 17, 1849, handles machinery and farm imple-
son of John S. and Emma R. (Brig- ments; married Lena M. Lyster,
ham) Hall; English, great grand- Cleveland, Sept., 1898; one daughter,
father, Major John Hall, coming from deceased.
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A. A. HALL
HALL, Aaron A., Coaticook, Que.
— Born, Dec. 1, 1873, son of Aaron
and Annie (Smith) Hall; English,
ancestors coming from New Hamp-
shire to Sherbrooke in 1845, and to
Stanstead in 1869; E. Coaticook
Acad. and Commercial Acad. ; aider-
man town of Coaticook, chairman
finance committee; elected by accla-
mation 1911-13; Justice of Peace;
P. M. Ashlar Lodge, A.F. & A.M.,
I.O.O.F., C.O.F. ; member Massawippi
Fish and Game Club and Twanaka
Club, Ayer's Cliff; Conservative; be-
gan business with father in 1889;
formed partnership under name of
A. Hall & Son in 1901; bought his
father's interest in 1911; 1914 form-
ed partnership with G. W. Allard and
bought out business of W. C. Web-
ster & Son, Coaticook, one of oldest
establishments in the Townships;
married Rose A. Hanson, Sept. 1,
1897; children, H. Edesse, Donna K.,
Ola A., and Grace E.
HALL, George Benjamin, Barn-
ston, Que. — Born Barnston, Dec. 21,
1852, son Joseph and Elsie (Fletcher)
Hall; English; E. Barnston and Coati-
coo^; elected to Barnston Council in
1887, where he served as mayor and
councillor for twelve years, resigning
in 1899, re-elected 1911, and still a
member ; refused appointment . as
J. P.; member Stanstead Co. Agrl.
Soc., E. T. Auto Club; was member
Stanstead Cavalry twenty-five years,
retiring with rank of lieutenant; an
enthusiastic rifleman, having taken
part in rifle matches in Quebec and
Ontario; Liberal; Universalist; in
1891 purchased maple sugar business
from W. H. Lovell, and later pur-
rh"sed cheese factory from Charles
Wilkins; purchased several cheese
factories in vicinity, later equipping
them as skimming stations for central
factory at Barnston: in 1898 erected
creamery which he sold in 1902 to B.
E. Converse ; since that time has been
engaged in maple products business,
also acts as representative for John
Deering Agency and W. F. Vilas ; still
owns and operates farm of 375 acres
one mile south of Barnston village as
a side line; married Jennie E. Bald-
win, daughter of F. W. Baldwin,
Barnston, March 2. 1882; children,
Mabel E., 1885, died in infancy;
Francis B., 1887; Clara, 1894.
HALLS, Frederick Ernest, Cook-
shire, Que. — Born at Halifax, N.S.,
Jan. 6, 1867. son of Geo. W. Halls.
Halifax, N.S. ; manager Bank of
Montreal, Cookshire; Conservative;
Anglican; married Muriel R. Terrill.
daughter of T. B. Terrill, Sherbrooke',
Que., July 20. 1900: children. Doro-
thea T., 1903; Ethel Joan, 1909.
HANSON, Lieut.-Col. Albert Cur-
tis, Coaticook, Que. — Born Barnston,
May 26. 1870, son of Walter C. and
Orissa (Sprague) Hanson; E. Barn-
ston, McGill Normal School and Mc-
Gill Universitv; B.A. 1895, B.C.L.
1896; admitted to Bar 1896; Lieut.-
Colonel 1911; O.C. 26th Stanstead
Drasroons; O.C. Stanstead Company
117th E. T. Battalion; went over-
seas as O.C. Stanstead Company
117th E. T. B.; Crown Prosecutor
District St. Francis; editor and nrop.
Coaticock Observer: member A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., C.O.F., Maccabees;
Liberal; Methodist: married Luna
Estella Edwards, July 25. 1895; chil-
dren, Orissa Helen. John Claude,
Henry Walter, Blanche Edith, Albert
Osmond.
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E. HARGRAVE
HARGRAVE, Edward, Sherbrooke,
Que. - - Born at So. Shields, Eng.,
Nov. 6, 1832, son of Joseph and Mary
(Fletcher) Hargrave; English; E. at
York School and Tulketh Hall ; Treas.
Church Soc., Dist. Francis; hon. sec.-
treas. of Sherbrooke Protestant Hosp.
21 years; Life Gov. of Hospital; War-
den St. Peter's Church ; Commissioner
of Superior Court; over 40 years city
auditor; auditor for manv large local
corporations ; Conservative ; Angli-
can; married Mary Campbell, daugh-
ter of John Campbell, Perth, Scot-
land, Aug. 24, 1865; six daughters
and two sons.
HASELTON, William Munroe,
Beebe Jet. — Born at Beebe Jet., July
25, 1869, son of J. and Elizabeth
(Cole) Haselton; parents came from
New Hampshire in 1864; E. public
schools and Beebe Acad. ; member
Beebe Council 1909 and 1915; School
Commissioner since 1905; I.O.O.F. ;
Ind. Liberal: Justice of Peace 1910;
Methodist; 1896-1910 member firm
of Haselton Bros., mfrs. monumental
and building granite: in 1900 bought
out brother's interest and is now sole
owner; married Grace Goold, Water-
loo, June, 1894; children, Marion E.,
Robert C., Helen M., Dorothy E., Wil-
helmina I., William B.
HAWLEY, Chas. William, St.
Crysostome, Que. - - Born at Bury,
Que., Feb. 18, 1875, son of Amos A.
and Mellissa (Farwell) Hawley; E.
at Bury Academy; after leaving
school entered the employ of C.P.R.
as operator, later station agent at
Bury, Que., for five years; in 1896
resigned position with C.P.R. and en-
tered employ of Eastern Townships
Bank nt Cowansville, later account-
ant at Magog; in 1907 appointed man-
ager blanch Bank of Commerce at
Eastman, and is now manager at St.
Crysostome, Que., president Eastman
Board of Trade; Ind. Conservative;
Anglican; married Edith Boright,
daughter of Geo. W. Boright, Cow-
ansville, April, 1899; children, Ruth
W., 1900; Glenna M., 1902; Eric F.,
1905; Rupert, 1908; Patricia, 1915.
HAY, Edward Wm., Stanstead,
Que. - - Born at Sydney, Australia,
May 17, 1863, son of Rev. Jas. Hay;
Scotch; E. at Brockville, Ont., High
School and Coaticook Academy; resi-
dent of Stanstead for 25 years; at
present and for many years past con-
ducting successful real estate busi-
ness throughout County of Stanstead,
and in other parts of Eastern Town-
ships; Conservative; Church of Eng-
land.
HAYES, Dr. John, M.D., Richmond,
Que. — Born, July 14, 1866, in Quebec
City, son of Wm. Hayes and Mary
Ellen Kenny; Irish, all ancestors com-
ing from Ireland ; has been a resident
of Richmond for 45 years; E. St.
Francis College, Richmond, F+
Charles College, Sherbrooke, Laval
and McGill Universities: received de-
gree B.A., Laval, and Morin, Prize-
man 1888; M D.C.M., McGill, gradu-
ating with honors 1890; Councillor
town of Richmond for many years
and 3 terms as Mayor; vice-pres.
sanitary services of Province of Que-
bec; district surgeon Grand Trunk
Rv. ; member Catholic Foresters,
Richmond Board of Trade, Hon. Pat-
ron Richmond Agr'l Soc.; pres. of
St. Patrick's Society; president Rich-
mond branch Canadian Patriotic
Fund ; Conservative ; unsuccessfully
contested counties of Richmond and
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183
DR. JOHN HAYES
Wolfe general election, 1911; has
been pres. Eastern Townships Lib-
eral-Conservative Association and is
now pres. of Great trans-province
Quebec - Richmond- Sherbrooke - Mont-
real Highway Congress; a frequent
contributor to press on sanitary, eco-
nomic and Eastern Townships histori-
cal subjects; married Agnes C. Dohan,
daughter late Edward Dohan, Feb. 10,
1902; children, Harold, Redmond,
Leslie, Jerome and Monica.
HEATH, Ezra Herbert, Way's
Mills, Que. — Born Fitch Bay, Jan. 20,
1861, son of Abel and Ruth (Aldrich)
Heath; English; E. public schools;
Postmaster Way's Mills, 1912: School
Commissioner; Conservative; Angli-
can; a prosperous farmer and busi-
ness man; spent several years in mer-
cantile business in Minnesota; return-
ing to Way's Mills he bought out E.
O. Webster and since that time has
conducted business as general mer-
chant; married Annie Kerkow, Min-
neapolis, Minn., Oct. 26, 1891, (de-
ceased 1900) ; one daughter, Tavie
Ruth.
E. H. HEATH
HEBERT, Felix Hermenegilde,
merchant, Sherbrooke, Que. -- Born
St. Aime, County Richelieu, Sept. 8,
1861, son J. B. and Genevieve (Tru-
deau) Hebert; French, descended
from oldest Canadian families; E. at
public schools, both French and Eng-
lish; 1891 to 1906 with Gendron &
Denault and in latter year founded
with Thos. Fortier, firm of Hebert &
Fortier; in 1884 at age of 23, mem-
ber Ste. Edwidge de Clifton Council,
serving five years, when he came to
Sherbrooke; member City Council
1897; elected Mayor 1912, the city
offices being reorganized during his
regime; Mr. Hebert is strong be-
liever in municipal control of public
utilities; Conservative; unsuccessful
candidate for local Legislature in
1912; member Union St. Joseph, Al-
liance Nationale, I.O.F., Maccabees,
Board of Trade, La Chambre de Com-
merce, Knights of Columbus, St.
Francois S.S., Library and Art Union;
past pres. St. Jean Baptiste Soc., also
of Union St. Joseph Society; Church
Warden of St. J. Bte. Church; V.P.
Federation des Chambre de Com-
merce, and of Union Can. Municipali-
ties; pres. Ligue du bon parler Fran-
cis; prominent member committee of
Bonne Entente movement: V.P. local
184
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
branch Can Patriotic Fund; honor-
ary member several literary, sporting
and social organizations, etc.; for
time ass't editor Le Pionier and edi-
tor Le Peuple; forceful public
speaker in both French and English;
Roman Catholic; married Rose De-
lima, daughter Geo. Therriault, Sher-
brooke, Jan. 31, 1887; children, liv-
ing are, Marie Antoinette, 1893; Luc-
ien, 1899; Palmyre, 1901; Diogene,
1903; Armand, 1905.
HEBERT, Jules Euclide (Rev.),
Danville, Que. — Born Sherbrooke,
Aug. 14, 1872, son Alphonse and Ar-
zetie (Gendron) Hebert; French; E.
Sherbrooke Seminary, of which he
was director 1898-1900; assistant at
Coaticook 1900-1902; secretary to
Bishop 1902-04; appointed parish
priest at Danville 1904; Roman Cath-
olic.
E. H. HENDERSON
HENDERSON, Ernest Henry, B.A.,
M.Sc., M.D.C.M., Mansonville, Que.
Born Rockburn, Que., July 17, 1874,
son William and Margaret (Rowe)
Henderson; Scotch, great grandfather
came from Ireland and settled in
Huntingdon about 1825; E. Hunting-
don Acad and McGlll, graduated
B.A. 1899 and Academy Diploma ;
taught two years Huntingdon Acad.,
then entered McGill Med. School,
graduating with honors, 1905; spent
one year in Royal Victoria Hospital;
took N. Y. State Board license exams,
and practiced medicine for year at
Champlain, N.Y., then located at
Mansonville; obtained M. Sc. degree
1905 for original research work in
biology on osteroid development;
Mayor of Potton, 1914; warden of
Brome County in 1917; pres. Man-
sonville Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M.
R.A M., D.D.G.M., Shefford and
Brome 1915; Conservative; Presby-
terian; married Carola M., daughter
Frank A. Cautwell, Franklin Center,
Oct. 14, 1908; one son, Ernest Row-
land, 1912.
HIBBARD, John Nelson, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born Fitch Bay, Que.,
March, 1881, son David and Harriett
(Terwilligar) Hibbard; English,
David Hibbard, father, veteran of
Civil War; E. public schools and
Magog Acad., School Commissioner,
Mayor 1912; P.G. of I.O.O.F.; Lib-
eral; Anglican; engaged in farming;
employed by B. & M. since 1902;
married Gertie M. Bacon, 'Ayer's
Cliff, June, 1901; one son, Kenneth
Maitland.
HILL, George Maunder, Hatley,
Que — Born Crewy's Morchara, Dev-
onshire, Eng., April 17, 1891, son of
George M. and Rhoda Louise Hill;
English; E. Polytechnic, London,
Eng.; Lieutenant 26th Dragoons,
awarded certificate St. John's Mili-
tary School 1914; ass't postmaster at
Hatley; Conservative; Anglican ;
came from England in 1907, and was
engaged in farming, later employed
in store of M. W. LeBaron, which he
bought out later; volunteered for ac-
tive service with first contingent,
1914.
HILL, James Monroe, St. Armand,
Que. — Born at St. Johnsbury, Vt.,
July 3, 1855, son of Jas. Monroe and
Louisa P. (Morse) Hill; English; E.
at Lamoille Central Academy, at
Hyde Park, Vt. ; entered the mercan-
tile business in 1877 at Morse's Line
and has continued in the same busi-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 185
ness at the same place, organizing in Justice of Peace; member A.F. &
1916 a stock company known as J. M. A.M., Y.M.C.A.; Liberal; Anglican;
Hill, Inc., of which J. M Hill is presi- married Annie A. Inglis, daughter of
dent; in 1907 commenced building Chas. Inglis, Waterloo, Que., Sept.
i'el. system connecting his Morse Line 26, 1883; children, Percival G., 1892;
business with store at St. Armand, Eva A., 1901.
Que., which he purchased in 1905
known as the Joseph Guerin Estate, HILLHOUSE, Alvin Percival, Fos-
later selling interest in latter to be ter, Que. — Born Bondville, Nov. 9,
able to give his time to telephone sys- 1866, son William P. and Elizabeth
tern and his Morse's Line business; R (Pibus) Hillhouse; Scotch; father
has built upwards of 110 miles of line born in Ayrshire, Scotland; E. Knowl-
known as the Hill telephone line, ton High School; farmer and poultry
and had nearly 400 subscribers in breeder; manager Dominion Govern-
1912, and sold same out to Lanoue & ment Poultry Station, Bondville,
Trahan; interested in real estate Que., 1898-1907; managing director
building several houses for rent, also of the Eastern Townships Poultry
interested in farming; bought butter Farms, 1909-14; interested in poul-
for several years on Bedford Market try and produce business; known
for Montreal houses; has been an ac- throughout the province as an expert
tive director of Missisquoi Co. Agr'l poultry judge having acted in this
Soc. for upwards of 20 years, and has capacity for Dominion Government
held the office of president of same; at many of the large shows held in
elected councillor Jan. 13, 1890, re- the Dominion; Liberal; Anglican;
elected continually up to 1917, elect- married Lena Soles, daughter 0. J.
ed Mayor 1893, '94, 1915-16 and Soles, Knowlton, Que., Oct. 11, 1897;
elected Mayor under 1917 new muni- children, Agnes, 1899; Beatrice,
cipal code by acclamation for 1917 1903; Margaret, 1908; William P.,
and 1918, elected warden for Co. of 1909; Dorina, 1915.
Missisquoi 1894-1916 and again in
1917; member I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M., HILLS, William Edgar, Waterloo,
R.A.M., M W. of America; Conserva- Que. — Born Waterloo, Que., Jan. 17,
tive; Methodist; married Mary Fuller, 1873, son Horace and Francis (Gin-
daughter of Loyal Fuller, of Franklin, nis) Hills; elected to Waterloo Coun-
Vt.; children, Estelle B., 1878; Mabel cil 1912; pro Mayor 1914; treasurer
A., 1880. A.F. & A.M.; Liberal; Methodist ;
married Alice E. Drew, Way's Mills,
HILLHOUSE, William Mills, Sher- Oct., 1897; one son, Reginald H. W.,
brooke, Que. — Born Bondville, Dec. 1899.
22, 1859, son of Wm. P. and Eliza-
beth (Pibus) Hillhouse; Scotch, HODGE, James Alton, Eaton, Que
father born in Ayr, Scotland, Jan. 29, Born at Eaton, April 11, 1846, son of
1833, came to Canada at age of 16 James and Almeda (Colby) Hodge;
years, resided at Frost Village for English; grandfather came from Ver-
some years and finally settled in mont and settled in Eaton in 1800;
Brome Co.; E. at Cowansville and E. at Eaton Academy; twelve years
Knowlton High Schools; after com- member of Eaton Council, Mayor
pleting education taught school in four years, resigning in 1912 ;direc-
Brome Co. for three years, was also tor Compton Co. Agrl. Soc. 51 years,
C.P.R. Ry. agent at Knowlton and president since 1905; Conservative;
Foster for two years; prop, of Congregationalist; successfully ope*-
"Maplewood," well known summer ates farm of over three hundred
resort at Bondville, Brome Lake, for acres; specializes in Percheron horses
2Q years; Dominion Fruit Inspector and Durham cattle; a strong sup-
at Montreal 1908 to 1913; appointed porter of good roads movement, and
sec -treas. E. T. Immigration Society educational advancement; married
and E. T. Associated Boards of Jerusha A. Williams, daughter of
Trade, Sherbrooke, April 1, 1914 ; Hiram Williams, Cookshire, March
186 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
21, 1867, who died in 1908; children, and M.W.A.; Liberal; Anglican;
Nellie M., 1872; Archie A., 1875 ; married Mary Gertrude Barney,
Edith G., 1887. daughter of Augustus Barney at Frei-
ighsburg, Que., Feb 25, 1885; chil-
HODGE, Volney F., Eaton, Que. dren, Nellie Gertrude, 1886 ; .A A.
Born at Eaton, Nov. 18, 1880, son of Leland, 1889; Merrill H., 1894;
David E. and Ann (Gamsby) Hodge; George W., 1897.
English; grandfather, David Hodge,
came from Vermont to Eaton in 1800 HOLMES, George Washington,
and cut the first tree where the vil- Mansonville, Que. — Born Berkshire,
lage of Cookshire now stands; E. Vt., March 23, 1865 son of N. W.
public schools and Eaton Academy; and Celia (Ross) Holmes; English;
member No. 10 Company, 58th Batt., E. public schools and Sutton and
under Capt. Hodge; Fenian Raid vet- Dunham Academies; ten years in
eran of 1870, receiving $100 grant store in Boston, Mass., with Wm. Fe-
from government in 1912; member line & Co. as buyer in cloak dept. two
Eaton Council and Mayor for nine years; returned to Canada 1892 and
years; vice-president Canadian Tele- established business as general mer-
phone Co.; A.F. & A M.; Conserva- chant Mansonville, where he has de-
tive; Methodist; when a young man veloped extensive trade; school corn-
succeeded his father on farm near missioner; Postmaster Mansonville
Eaton village, where he gave special 1893 to 1896; asst. P.M 1911; A.F.
attention to raising beef cattle; car- & A.M.; Conservative; Anglican;
ried on extensive lumber operations married Miss Manson, daughter D. A.
in Dorchester County and other sec- Manson, Mansonville, Oct. 16, 1894;
tions; retired from farming in 1912 children, Dorothy K., 1895; Colin M.,
and is now engaged in looking after 1897; Majory R., 1900; George F.,
farm property and his other business 1902.
interests; married Mary E. Clough,
daughter of Wm. Clough, Sawyer- HOLMES, Thomas Robert, Dix-
ville, May 21, 1873; children, Cora ville, Que — Born at Kingsbury, Que.,
A., 1876; Eva M., 1901. Sept. 25, 1870, son of John A. and
Sarah (Patrick) Holmes; English,
HODGE, William Alexander, mer- grandfather came from Plymouth,
chant, Stanbridge East, Que. — Born Jing., when a young man and settled
Stanbridge East, Jan. 6, 1850, son of in Township of Durham, Drummond
Abram and Mary (Proper) Hodge; County; E. public schools; as young
Councillor (Mayor one year) munici- man engaged with Henry Belrose,
pality of Stanbridge, school commis- general blacksmith, Averill, Vt., later
sioner, etc.; Liberal; Methodist; mar- carried on blacksmith business at Is-
ried Eva Jenkins, (deceased 1881) ; land Pond, Vt., also at Baldwin's
second, Eva Bedard, daughter P. Be- Mills; for some time with G.T.R. and
dard, Bedford, Que., May 31, 1884; B. & M., as car foreman; came to Dix-
children, Edmund L. and Nellie A. ville in 1903, erecting shop and carry-
ing on general blacksmith business;
HOLDEN, Artemas Homer, Frel- elected school commissioner 1913;
ighsburg, Que. — Born at St. Armand member I.O.O.F., C.O.F., 1.0 F, A.O.
Centre, Que., March 8, 1859, son of UiW., Lake Lyster Fish and Game
Artemas and Helen L. (Whitney) Club; Anglican; Conservative; mar-
Holden; English; Frelighsburg High ried Mabel F. Drew, Coaticook, Nov.
School and Eastman National Busi- 30, 1891; children, Edward F., 1893;
ness College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ; sec- Doris D.
retary of village of Frelighsburg for
seventeen years; secretary-treasurer HOSKINS, John Edwin, merchant,
Missisquoi and Rouville Mutual Fire Sutton. — Born at Stanbridge, April
Insurance Co. since Oct. 28, 1887; 21, 1870, son of Leander and Jane
30 yrs. councillor village of Frelighs- (Scott) Hoskins; English, family
burg; R.A.M., R.G., K.O.T.M., I.O.F. coming from New England and set-
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187
tling first near Adamsville, later at
Stanbridge and finally at Sutton
about 1880; E. public schools; em-
ployed in mercantile trade succes-
sively at Knowlton, Sutton and Mont-
real; 1903 established business at
Sutton as general merchant, at first
in partnership with Mr. H. O'Regan
and latterly alone; I O.O.F. ; Angli-
can ; Conservative ; married Delia
Scofield, of Sutton, Sept. 9, 1896, de-
ceased 1907; children, Grace E.,
1899; Stewart L., 1901; Alta, 1904;
Delia, 1907.
F. P. HOULAHAN
HOULAHAN, Forrest P., 71 Lon-
don St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Sherbrooke, Sept. 13, 1875, son of
Thomas and Margaret (Parker)
Houlahanj English; E. at Sherbrooke
High School; after leaving school en-
tered employ of W. H. Fuller & Co.,
grocers, Sherbrooke, 1893; in 1898
remained with T. W. Fuller & Son
who purchased said business; in 1903
in partnership with E. H. May pur-
chased the interest of said firm doing
business under name of May & Houla-
han, one of the largest grocers in the
Eastern Townships; member I.O.O F .
being Past Grand Master, also mem-
ber Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club; Con-
servative : Presbyterian ; married
Mary E. McDonald, daughter of An-
gus McDonald, Sherbrooke, Que., Oct.
18, 1898; children, Marion, 1899;
Margaret, 1905.
HOUSE, George Howard, Beebe,
Que. -- Born at Stanstead, June 2,
1857, son of John L. and Mary Ann
(White) House.; English, grand-
father coming from Massachusetts to
Beebe in 1800; E. St. Francis College,
Richmond, and Stanstead College;
served many terms as councillor and
school commissioner, also as mayor
and chairman, always being elected
by acclamation; succeeded father as
postmaster in 1896, resigned 1912
and made ass't same year; I.O.O. F.,
C.O.F., and I.O.F ; member Frontier
Club; Liberal; Methodist; in mercan-
tile business with Charles McClintock,
later formed partnership with E. G.
Miller under name of Miller & House,
owners of large nurseries at Beebe;
one of five who formed Moir Granite
Co. at Beebe and Graniteville. This
company was instrumental in con-
structing railroad Beebe to Granite-
ville. Although partner is deceased
carries on business under old name ;
both Canadian and American post
offices are located in same room, Mr.
House being ass't postmaster of Can-
adian and clerk in American; mar-
ried Clara Hinman, Derby. Vt., April
3, 1880; children, Ethel M., Lyman
P., Gracia I., Olive E., Claire H.
HOVEY, Philip A., 34 Quebec St ,
Sherbrooke. — Born at Hatley, Que.,
April 30, 1857, son of A. and Amanda
(Flanders) Hovey; English; tradition
says that Hovey ancestors were
among the early pioneers of Conn.,
great grandfather, Capt. E. Hovey,
and wife came to Hatley among earl-
iest settlers; E. at public schools; af-
ter leaving school entered employ of
Smith & Adams, wholesale meat deal-
ers, Springfield, Mass., which position
he held for 12 years; returning to
No. Hatley in 1887 purchased farm
which he conducted until forming
partnership with his brother Fred
Hovey as Hovey Bros., meat dealers:
in 1894 removed to Sherbrooke and
formed stock co. known as Hovey
Bros. Packing Co. ; this firm has been
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owners of large farms in vicinity of
Sherbrooke and always much inter-
ested in agricultural matters, also im-
provement of live stock; served as
councillor Township of Hatley; mem-
ber St. George's Club; Conservative;
married Frances J. Clapp, daughter
of Wm. Clapp, of Springfield, Mass.,
Dec 24, 1881; children, Frank A.,
1883; Rexford W., 1893; Waldo C.,
1894.
B. C. HOWARD
HOWARD, Benjamin Gate, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Stanstead, Dec.,
1865, son of James and Clarinda
Howard; Scotch and Irish descent;
E. Stanstead; served nine years as
alderman of Sherbrooke; president
Sherbrooke Hospital, formulating
plans and being instrumental in
carrying through to completion new
hospital; chairman executive board
of management Stanstead Wesleyan
College; Mr. Howard is one of the
pioneers of the pulpwood and lumber
business in the province and has ex-
tensive interests. Twenty years ago
he formed partnership with T. M.
Craig, as Howard and Craig. They
shipped first car of pulpwood off Q.
C. R. and shipments in one year have
reached 9200 carloads. Firm of B. C.
Howard & Co. was formed in 1906,
Chas B. Howard and David J. Sails
entering firm. Mills operated at sev-
eral points. Mr. Howard is also presi-
dent and general manager St. Law-
rence Lumber Industrial Co. and di-
rector International Lumber Co. He
is vice-president Sherbrooke Iron
Works, Ltd., dir. Sherbrooke Tile and
Brick Co., dir. S. & S. Mutual, pres.
Sherbrooke Real Estate Co., etc. He
has extensive land interests both in
West and in Sherbrooke. Was di*v
E. T. Bank and opposed sale to Can-
Bank of Commerce ; is member ad-
visory board for E. T. of C. B. of
C. Mr. Howard has shown much in-
terest in general welfare of Sher-
brooke and to his munificence the Y.
W. C. A. owes its present fine home
which he donated. He is now devel-
oping fine residential property known
as Howard's Park to which general
public have access; Liberal; Metho-
dist: married Helen Sails, daughter
of Stephen Sails, Stanstead; one son,
Charles B., 1886.
HOWARD, Chas. Benjamin, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Smith Mills,
Sept. 27, 1886. son of Benjamin C.
and Helen (Sails) Howard; E. Sher-
brooke High School, Stanstead Col-
lege and Bugbee Business College;
member firm B. C. Howard & Co.,
Alderman Little Lake Magog, chair-
man Road Committee; Gov Sher-
brooke Hospital ; Trustee Stanstead
Wesleyan College; member Inter--
national Lumber Co., Dir. of B. & L.
Mfg. Co., pres. Sherbrooke Tile &
Brick Co., dir and sec'y Sherbrooke
Iron Works Ltd. and has interests in
St. Lawrence Lumber Co., Normount
Realty Co., Quebec, etc.; has been
associated with his father in exten-
sive lumber operations since 1904, be-
coming partner in B. C. Howard &
Co., in 1906; was president Stanstead
Alumni Ass'n, 1912-13; member Y.
M. C. A.: Liberal; Methodist; married
Alberta M., daughter of A. G. Camp-
bell, Sherbrooke. June 3, 1908; chil-
dren, Benjamin C., 1910; Douglas S.,
1912; Harold A., 1914
HOWE, Edwin, Hatley. — Born at
Barnston, in 1841, son of Jonas and
Patience (Hollister) Howe; English
descent, ancestors coming from New
England among early settlers of Stan-
stead County; Mr. Howe's great
grandmother was the famous Jermina
Howe who was cantured by the In-
dians at Vernon, Vt.. and taken to
the Indian village of St. Francois
from which she subsequently made
her escape, her story being among the
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189
EDWIN HOWE
most thrilling of pioneer tales; E.
Barnston Academy; took out license
at auctioneer 41 years ago and prev-
ious to that was for five years auc-
tioneer at Lawrence, Mass. ; has con-
ducted more sales than any other
auctioneer in this section of Canada;
Councillor, sec'y-treas. Hatley 17
years; school com., Mayor Hatley vil-
lage ; A.F. & A.M. ; in politics inde-
pendent; Baptist; married Inez L.
Perry, daughter of Joshua and Mar-
ion B. (Oliver) Perry, Stanstead,
1866; children, Ralph E. and Minnie
M., Nina E. and Kenneth R. (de-
ceased.)
HOWE, Eber, Dixville, Que. — Born
at Barnston, Jan. 31, 1846, son of
Jonas and Prudence (Hollister)
Howe; elected to Dixville Council
about 25 years ago, and served sev-
eral terms since; Mayor four times;
married Artimissa Lovell (deceased
1915) at Bamston, Dec. 25, 1874 ;
children, Annie J., 1875; Julia A.,
1877, (deceased 1899) ; Cora M.,
1880; Hector H., 1885; Helen H.,
1887.
HUDON, Alfred Joseph, Richmond,
Que. — Born at Sherbrooke, Qce., Oct.
12, 1858, son of Jos. and Mary-Ann
(Camirand) Hudon; French; Coun-
cillor Richmond since 1900, Mayor
1912 and 1916; school commissioner
since 1902; J. P.j C.O.F., Knights of
Columbus; Liberal; Roman Catholic;
married Rosemary Donnelly, daugh-
ter of late Andrew Donnelly, Rich-
mond, Que , July 27, 1891; has six
children.
HUGHES, Lewis Adolphus, Bish-
op's Crossing, Que. — Born in Loniere,
Beauce Co., July 17, 1883, son of
Robert J. and Christina (Hillsinger)
Hughes; Irish, grandfather settling in
Beauce, 1820; E. public school and
Gray's Business College, Portland,
Me.; member Dudswell Rifle Assn.;
Independent; Presbyterian; engaged
in farming for several years in
Beauce Co. ; carried on pulp and lum-
ber business in vicinity and in Maine •
in 1908 he and his brother purchased
general store from M. J. Flemming,
Bishop's Crossing, under firm name
of Hughes Bros.
G. R. HULBURD
HULBURD, Gordon Richard, Bed-
ford, Que. — Born at Cowansville,
July 4, 1882, son of Heman and De-
borah (Gilbert) Hurlburd; English;
grandfather, Henry Hulburd, coming
from Vermont in 1827, died at Cow-
ansville, 1913, age 93 years; E. Bed
ford Acad. ; member Bedford Council
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
since 1913; member Board of Trade
and Missisquoi Agr'l Soc. ; A.F. &
A.M. ; Liberal ; Anglican ; half owner
of Bedford Stove Co since 1905;
married Corinne Gilmour, youngest
daughter of late Col. Gilmour, Stan-
bridge East. June 26, 1906; children,
Janet D. (deceased) ; Margaret G.,
1912.
HULBURD, Heman, Bedford, Que.
Born at East Farnham, Que., Sept. 8,
1853; English, father came from Ver-
mont 1827; member Council at Cow-
ansville several years, also elected to
board of councillors, Bedford; pur-
chased interest in Bedford Stove Co.,
1895, became sole owner 1905, and
later sold one-half interest to his son,
Gordon R. ; Liberal ; married Deborah
A. Gilbert, Adamsville, deceased
1907; 2nd, Deborah Beattie, Stan-
bridge East, Jan. 13, 1914; children,
Cora R., 1879; Gordon R., 1882;
Harry S., 1886, deceased March 26,
1912; Henry Arthur, 1915.
HUME, Wm., Leeds Village, Que.
Born at Leeds Village, Que., Dec 4,
1842, son of Wm. and Maria (Lan-
caster) Hume; Scotch; Sec.-Treas.
Leeds Municipal Council since 1880;
sec.-treas. school board for seventeen
years; Conservative; Methodist: mar-
ried Alice Jamieson, daughter of Wm.
Jamieson, Leeds, Que., Dec. 25, 1866;
Children. Geo. L., 1868; Mary. 1872;
Gordon M., 1883; Lucy H., 1876, de-
ceased 1912.
HUME, Dr Geo. L., Sherbrooke,
Oue. — Born at Leeds, Que., Sent. 8,
1868, son of Wm. Hume: Scotch: E.
at McGill University, M.D.C.M., Fel-
low American College of Surgeons;
School Commissioner City of Sher-
brooke; Conservative; married Eliza-
beth S. Smith, of Leeds, Oct., 1894;
children. Marjorie A., William E.,
John Polwarth.
HUME, Dr. Gordon Mackenzie,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Leeds.
Sept. 4, 1883, son of William and A. B. HUNT
Alice (Jamieson) Hume; Scotch; E.
at Leeds and Compton Model Schools, HUNT, Aylmer Byron, ex-M.P.,
Danville Academy, McGill University, Bury, Que - Born at Bury, Que.,
M.D.C.M., graduated McGill 1905, April 26, 1864, son of James and
house surgeon, Montreal Gen. Hospi-
tal, 1905-06; practiced at Compton
1906-09; studied at Edinburgh and
Glasgow 1909-10; began practice in
Sherbrooke in 1910; post graduate
work at Chicago, Rochester and New
York; School Commissioner, Comp-
ton; member A.F. & A.M., St. Fran-
cis Golf, Curling Club, St. George's
Club; Conservative; Anglican; mar-
ried Olive Lee, daughter of F. W.
Lee, Augusta, Me., June 8, 1914.
HUME, William Lyman, M.D C.M.,
Leeds, Que. — Born at Leeds, July 15,
1850, son of John and Ellen (Craig)
Hume; Scotch-Irish, parents coming
to Leeds about 1822, being among
the early settlers of the county; E.
Leeds, Quebec High School, Morin
College, McGill University; degree
M.D.C.M., graduated 1875 and estab-
lished office at Leeds; unsuccessful
candidate for Prov. Leg. 1884; com-
missioner Superior Court; I.O.F.,
Leeds Rifle Club; Conservative; An-
glican; married Amelia E. Aylwin,
daughter of James Aylwin, Leeds,
Dec. 23, 1878; children, Helen A.,
1882; Elizabeth G., 1884.
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191
Jane (Stokes) Hunt; English, father
coming to Canada in 1838; E. Bury
Model School. Trader and lumber
merchant; Anglican; unsuccessful
Liberal candidate, provincial elec-
tions, 1900, elected to House of Com-
mons 1904, defeating R. H. Pope by
295; election was contested, and in
by-election, Jan. 4, 1906, again won,
this time by 350. Re-elected 1908,
defeated by F. R. Cromwell, 1911, by
majority of 76; director International
Land and Lumber Co., British Can-
adian Industrial Co., Ottawa South
Realty Co., Ottawa, and Pres. Mt.
Royal Annex Realty Co., Montreal;
member of firm of Chadburn & Hunt,
real estate, Montreal; married Annie
Dawson, England, Nov. 10, 1892 ;
children, Walter G., Arthur J.,
Gladys I., Fern E., Jennie M., Lena
E., Ernest A.
HUNT, Herbert Henry, Sawyer-
ville, Que. — Born at Bury, April 8,
1861, son of James and Jane
(Stokes) Hunt; E. Bury, Que.; mem-
ber Sawyerville Council, 1890-1915,
Mayor 1910; pres. Can. Tel. Co.,
1902-1907; postmaster Sawyerville,
1899-1911; I.O.O.F., I.O.F.; Liberal;
Anglican; began business as general
merchant in 1887; dealer in pulp-
wood, farm implements, carriages,
etc,, also interested in agriculture ;
married Henrietta Goodenough, Bury,
Que ; children, Lloyd H. and Blanche
M.
HUNTER, Archibald M., merchant,
Foster, Que. — Born at Brome, Que.,
Nov. 9, 1863, son of William C. and
Jane P. (Clark) Hunter; Scotch;
father born in Montreal and mother
in Ayr, Scotland; E. at Missisquoi
High School, Sweetsburg ; was
Agent for C.P.R. at Brome from 1888
to 1897; built store in Brome in com-
pany with his brother, A. A. Hunter,
and carried on gen. store as Hunter
Bros, from 1889 to 1902 when his
brother retired and business was car-
ried on for two years alone ; came to
Foster in 1902 and bought present
business from E. C. Inglis; ass't post-
master at Foster since 1901; member
A F. & A.M., charter member Knowl-
ton Lodge No. 28, I.O.O.F.; Con-
servative; Anglican; married Eva E.
R. Hillhouse, daughter of W. P. Hill-
house, Bondville, Oct. 24, 1899.
HUNTER, Thomas Daniel, Hatley,
'Que. — Born at Hereford, Compton
County, April 11, 1872, son of
Thomas W. and Esther R. (Heath)
Hunter; Scotch, grandfather, John
Hunter, coming from Scotland and
settled in Compton County about
1825; E. in public schools; in 1895-
1903 engaged in ice business, Boston;
returned to Compton and engaged in
general farming and stock raising;
sold farm property in 1907 and pur-
chased Hatley House, Hatley, in same
year from A. Pelleron; conducted
hotel business until 1912; established
flour, feed and grain business at Hat-
ley that year, conducting same since ;
member I.O.O.F., Victoria Lodge, No.
16, Coaticook, Que.; Conservative;
Anglican; married Jennie M. Carr,
Massawippi, Que., Nov. 27, 1901.
HURD, Alonzo George, Sawyer-
ville, Que. — Born at Randboro, Feb.
12, 1882, son of George G. and Ach-
sah (Hodge) Kurd; English, grand-
father, Luke Hurd, coming from Ver-
mont and originally settled in Stan-
stead, moving to ownship of Newport
in 1838; E. High School and Ontario
Business College, Belleville, Ont. ;
Sec.-Treas. Village of Sawyerville,
Sec.-Treas. Canadian Telephone Co.,
I.O.O.F., Conservative; Anglican.
After leaving college succeeded his
father as a farmer at Randboro on
the homestead owned by his family
for nearly eighty years; later he sold
the farm and moving to Sawyerville
and bought out electric light plant,
which he now owns; married Evelyn
F. Robinson, daughter of late James
Robinson, Eaton, Aug. 28, 1912; one
son, George, Aug. 12, 1913; one
daughter, Bertha Evelyn, May 15,
1915.
HURD, Albert Elijah, Ayer's Cliff,
Que. — Born at Massawippi, June 5,
1878; English; E. public schools;
Councillor 1912-13, sec'y Stanstead
County Conservative Assn ; I.O.O.F. ;
Conservative; Anglican; with B. & M.
Ry. at Sherbrooke 1898-1900, Itele-
192
graph operator and ticket agent, untarily reducing in rank in order to
1901-04, resigned and formed part- get to front; joined 53rd Sherbrooke
nership with A. E. Fish & Son; in Regiment Can. Militia in 1908 as
1907 bought out A. E. Fish & Son, private. Sergeant 1909-1914, Lieut
and now conducts general mercantile 1914-15 at Sherbrooke; qualified as
business; married Bessie F. Davis, Lieut. Dec., 1914; qualified as Cap-
Ayer's Cliff, Que., Oct. 12, 1904>el*il- tain at Halifax Royal School of In-
dren, Albert Stanley, Malcolm F. fantry, June, 1915; qualified as Field
Officer at Halifax Royal School of In-
HUTCHINS, Horace Albert, K.C., fantry, Jan., 1916; enlisted for over-
"Cloverly," Rosemount Ave., West- seas service in 35th Battery in Nov.,
mount, Que. — Born at East Farnham, 1915, and transferred to 117th E. T.
Que., Oct. 9, 1859, son of Rodney Batt. Dec. 4, 1915, as Captain and
Hutchins and Harriett Hulburt; E. at 2nd in command of Sherbrooke Corn-
East Farnham, St Francis Business pany. Later, reverted to Lieut, in
College, Richmond and McGill Uni- order to get to firing line,
versity; B.C.L. and K.C.; Liberal; An-
glican; married Arvilla L. Moran, IRWIN, Lieut. Basil, 60th Batt.
daughter of Jas. Moran, St. Johns, C.E.F., 9th Brigade, 3rd Can. Div.,
N.B., Nov., 1892. France. — Born at Kincardine, Ont.,
June 22, 1893, son of H. and M. W.
Ilrwin; one year with the Merchant's
Bank and three years with the
Fletcher Pulp & Lumber Co.; joined
IRVINE, Lieut. Eldon Coulter, the 60th Infantry Batt. at Montreal,
Stanstead, Que. - - Born at Huron June, 1915, as signalling officer, went
Co., Sept. 17, 1876, son of Henry and to Bramshott in Nov., 1915, and to
Dorothy Irvine; Scotch and Irish; E the front Feb 19, 1916; previous to
at St. Mary's, Ont. Collegiate Insti- joining the 60th Batt. was a Lieut, in
tute and Toronto University, B.A. the 53rd Regt. and also held a first-
1903 and M.A. for 1904; obtained a class qualification as signaller,
commission in 53rd Regt. 1910, took
a course in signalling in 1912; on IRWIN, Johnson J., Waterloo,
Dec. 20, 1915, was given a com. in Que. — Born at Shefford Vale, July 7,
117th E. T. Batt. as signal officer; 1872, son of John and Maria J.
most of the members of the Signal (Purdy) Irwin; graduate Toronto
Corps of this Batt. were his old stud- Vet. College ; elected Waterloo Coun-
ents; went overseas in summer of cil 1909 and 1912; A.F. & A.M., I.O.
1916, previously professor of Math. O.F. ; Conservative; Methodist; Cap-
and Science in Stanstead College tain C.A.V.S ; married Laura I. Bax-
from 1903 to 1908; was principal of ter, Bedford, Que., who died in 1909;
Sherbrooke High School 1908-11; children, L. Pearl, 1898.
P.M. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 5, A.F.
& A.M ; P.F.P. Lively Stone Chapter, i
Royal Arch Masons; Methodist; mar- J
ried Alice Clarke Hutchison, daugh-
ter of C. B. Hutchison of Lyndon- JACK MAN, Orvis Harrison,
ville, Vt., June 24, 1908; children, Granby. Que. — Born at Abbottsford,
Dorothy Alice, 1909; Esther Hutchi- Que., Dec. 25, 1858, son of Elman
son, 1910. and Jeanette (Rowell) Jackman;
family came from N. H and settled
IRVING, Capt. Thos., 12 Magog in Abbotsford among earliest in that
St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Lang- section; E. public schools; member
holm, Scotland, Feb. 14, 1890, son of A.F. & A.M., Sussex Preceptory,
James and Lilian (Johnston) Irving; Sherbrooke, Karnak Temple, Mont-
E. at Langholm Academy, Scotland; real, P.D.D.G.M. for Shefford and
Capt. 117th E. T. Batt. C.E.F., going Brome; president Granby Fish and
overseas with battalion and later vol- Game Club ; Conservative ; Methodist ;
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
193
after leaving school farmed for sev-
eral years near Granby, later took up
residence in Granby village and en-
tered employ of the Granby Rubber
Co.; in 1892 resigned said position
and in 1892 took up life assurance
work; one of the chief promoters in
organizing Protective Ass'n of Can-
ada for masons only; sold interest in
ass'n in 1909 and entered into part-
nership with W. S. Dresser & Co.
mgr. North Am. Life Assurance Co.
in Eastern Townships; in 1910 re-
tired from said firm and accepted po-
sition with same company as inspec-
tor for P. Q ; resigned in 1913 ac-
cepting salaried position with the Sun
Life as travelling solicitor in Quebec ;
qualified for membership in the Mac-
Auley 100,000 Club with the Sun Life
Co. and has now the distinction of
being the largest personal producer
of life assurance in the Eastern
Townships and won the silver cup in
6 months contest in 1915 for greatest
amount of personal business produced
in his district; 1916 elected councillor
Granby, married Sybil E. Rowell,
Abbotsford, Que., Nov. 12, 1884;
children, George W., 1885; Helen M.,
1887; Mabel E., 1888; Alberta M.,
1893; Orince R., 1902.
JAMESON, Claude Brigham, Bed-
ford, Que. -- Born at Clarenceville,
Que., March 9, 1858, son of Captain
Henry and Elizabeth (Deuel) Jame-
son; many years extensive exporter
of hay; Major Canadian Militia; for
several years Mayor of Clarenceville:
for two years warden of Missisquoi
County; chairman Clarenceville
Board of Trade for several years;
president Missisquoi County Liberal1
Association from 1912 to date; I.O.
O.F. ; I.O.F. ; Liberal; Methodist; mar-
ried Jane Hawley at Clarenceville,
"ue.. Feb. 28, 1883; children, Arthur
C., Harry W., Mary E., D'Arcy D.,
Murray C., 1896, (deceased 1913);
Lillias E., 1901.
JENKINS, Clarence Lee, merchant,
Smith's Mills, Que. -- Born Smith's
Mills, March 1, 1883, son of Charles
A. and Clara (Ruiter) Jenkins; Eng-
lish; E. Stanstead College and Bug-
bee College; Postmaster Smith's
Mills; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O F., member
Scott Fish & Game Club; Stanstead
Rifle Ciub and Columbian Club; Lib-
eral; Methodist; member of firm of
Jenkins Bros., . general merchants;
Charles R. Jenkins withdrew from
firm in 1904, and since that time he
has carried on the business alone. He
also operates grist mill and is inter-
ested in lumber business; married
Grace E. Pike, Derby Line, Vt., June
24, 1908; children, Henry Lee and
Florence Pike.
JENKINS, Chas. Ruiter, Rock Is-
land, Que. - - Born at Smith Mills,
Que., June 18, 1881, son of Chas.
and Clora A. Jenkins; English; E. at
Stanstead College; general store
business at Smith Mills, sold out and
went into lumber business with H. W.
Merrill as firm of Merrill and Jen-
kins, sold out and went into overall
business with A. J Bissonnett under
style of Peerless Overall Co. ; mgr.
Stanstead Farming Co., Ltd., direc-
tor of Royalty Silver Black Fox Co.,
director Fur Breeders, Ltd., Mayor of
Rock Island, trustee of Stanstead
College; A.F. & A.M.; Liberal; Meth-
odist; married Anna K. Spalding,
daughter of Wm. Spalding, Derby
Line, Vt, June 24, 1903; children,
Chas. S., 1909; Wm. Francis, 1913.
JENKINS, Harry Charles, commer-
cial traveller, Beebe, Que. — Born at
Stanstead, Que , Feb. 5, 1859, son of
J. Thomas and Lydia M. (House)
Jenkins ; English ; grandfather,
(Thomas P. Jenkins) came from
Portsmouth and settled in Stanstead
Co. about 1820; E. public schools and
Stanstead College; elected to Beebe
Council 1898, and served since with
exception of one year; was Mayor in
1914 and delegate to County Council
etc. ; as a young man was with Hugh
W. Buchanan, general merchant,
Sheffield, Vt., later at Lyndonville,
Vt., as clerk for Wm. Young; in 1883
accepted position with Ames Holden
& Co., Montreal, represented said
firm in Huntingdon district and East-
ern Townships until 1896; in 1896
accepted position in same territory
for Whitham Shoe Co., Montreal, un-
til this firm closed out their business
194
HARRY C. JENKINS
in 1901; that year accepted position
with James Robinson, wholesale boot
and shoe dealer, Montreal, which po-
sition he holds at date. Mr. Jenkins
has covered same territory since
1883, carrying same line of goods and
is one of the best known commercial
travellers in Southern Quebec; 1892-5
v.p. Eastern V t. Breeders' Assn. ; Lib-
eral; Methodist; married Agnes L.
Worth, Stanstead, Que , May, 1888,
deceased May 10, 1913.
JENKS, John Nathaniel, Barnston,
Que. -- Born at Barnston, July 18,
1848, son of Dr. Nathaniel Jenks and
Lucy (Thornton) Jenks; English; E.
Barnston Academy, St. Francis Col-
lege, Richmond, St. Johnsbury Acad-
emy and Dartmouth College ; commis-
sioner Barnston School Board and
chairman for two years; resigned as
Justice of Peace; A.F. & A.M.; Con-
servative; after leaving Dartmouth in
1870 accepted position as principal of
Barnston Academy, which position he
held for ten years; went to farming
for short period, after which he again
became principal, this time for four
years; appointed Custom Officer at
Coaticook in 1892, resigning in 1896.
Since that date has been engaged in
general farming and stock raising on
farm near Barnston village. Always
interested in the question of good
roads, and overseer when the Valley
Road was cut through forest from
Barnston to Coaticook thirty-five
years ago ; married Catherine S. C.
Cole, daughter of William Cole,
Montreal, Sept. 23, 1902; children,
John D. L., 1909; W. Wallace T.,
1911
JENNE, Lewis Llewellyn, Sutton,
Que. — Born at North Pinnacle, Que.,
April 2, 1868, son of Lorenzo D. and
Mary Ann (Hope) Jenne; manufac-
turer syrup cans and piece tinware,
also conducts undertaking business;
member Sutton Council, school com-
missioner for several years; Mason,
Oddfellow; Conservative?; Methodist;
married Olive M. Reid, at Sutton,
Dec. 23, 1889; children, Reid, Frank
L., Kenneth, Mabel A., Olive R., Gor-
don B., Mary H.
L. J. JODIN
JODOIN, Louis Joseph, N.P., Wat-
erloo,, Que. — Born at Waterloo, Sept.
28, 1885, son of Louis Jodoin and
Josephine (Comtors) Jodoin; French-
Canadian; E. Marist College, St.
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke, Laval
University, Montreal, Que., B.L.,
L L.B., Mayor Waterloo, sec.-treas.
Board of Trade, managing director
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
195
La Caisse Populaire, chairman Le
Club Canadian; Conservative; Roman
Catholic; practicing notary public at
Waterloo, Que.
JOHNSTON, Frank Austin, bank
manager, Ayer's Cliff, Que. — Born at
Lennoxville, Que., Oct. 23, 1876, son
of Willard and Mary (Mitchell) John-
ston; Scotch and Irish descent; E.
Lennoxville Academy and Ontario
Business College, Belleville, Ont. ;
manager Canadian Bank of Com-
merce, Ayer's Cliff, and Past Presi-
dent Ayer's Cliff Board of Trade :
member I.O.O.F., C.O.F.; Methodist;
married Ella A. McFadden, daughte ~
of Robert McFadden, Sr., at Lennox
ville, May 22, 1906.
lington St., Sherbrooke; 1912 owing
to increase in business moved to pres-
ent premises, 24 King St. ; member of
Photographers' Ass'n of America; in-
terested in athletic sports, many
years a member of Sherbrooke la-
crosse and hockey teams; A.F. &
A.M., K.T., I.O.O.F., Y M.C.A.; Inde-
pendent; Presbyterian; married Vio-
let Hopkinson, daughter of Wm. Hop-
kinson, Sherbrooke, Que., Nov. 3,
1897; one daughter, Veda V.
GEO. JOHNSTON
JOHNSTON, George, 27 Walton
Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. - - Born at
Sherbrooke, Que., Jan 26, 1871, son
of William and Jane (Sangster)
Johnston; Scotch; father was born in
Aberdeen, Scotland, came to Sher-
brooke, 1870; E. at Sherbrooke;
learned photography with the late
Geo. H. Presby, Sherbrooke, later
went to Windsor, N.S., and for some
time had charge of studios in that
place, also Quebec city; in 1895 pur-
chased business of L. Mayhew, Wel-
DR. C. R. JONES
JONES, Dr. Charles Rhodes, Hat-
ley, Que. — Born Hatley, Que., Oct. 1,
1852, son of John M. and Caroline
(Rhodes) Jones; Welsh; grandfather,
John Jones, came from Wales to Hat-
ley, Stanstead Co., Que., about 1815,
served in Rebellion of 1837; was 1st
Pres of S. & S. Mutual Fire Ins. Co. ;
E. High School, Montreal, and McGill
College: received degree M.D.C.M. of
McGill 1874; president Hatley Board
of Trade since organization ; member
Stanstead Agricultural and Horticul-
tural Societies; A.F. & A.M., (P.M.
Golden Rule No. 5) P.D.D. St.
Francis District; Conservative; An-
glican; after graduating in 1874
started practice at Bury, Que In
1876 removed to Hatley where he has
been in active practice since, being
one of the oldest practitioners in the
196 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Townships; married Margaret A. V
Macdougall, Montreal, Dec. 14, 1880; 1*
children, H. Montgomery and Helen
Ruth. KAY, William Frederic, M.P.,
B.C.L., Philipsburg, Missisquoi Co: —
Born at Montreal, May 18, 1876, son
JONES, George Edson, Waterloo, of W. F. Kay and Harriette N. Jen-
Que. - - Born at Waterloo, Feb. 5, kins; English; E. in England and Mc-
1865, son of Joseph H. and Amelia Gill University, degrees B.C.L. Mc-
(Booth) Jones; Welsh; grandfather, Gill University; farmer; Lieut. 13th
Thomas Jones, came from Wales in Scottish Light Dragoons in June,
1833, locating at Dunham, Que.; E. 1905; has been Mayor of Phillips-
Waterloo Acad., Newton, Mass., High burg since 1905; Warden of Missis-
School and Montreal Business Col- quoi in 1913 and 1914; organized
lege: member Waterloo Board of Missisquoi branch of Canadian Pat-
Trade; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., C O.F., riotic Fund in Sept., 1914, and was
R. T. of T. ; Liberal; Episcopal; as appointed chairman and treasurer,
young man engaged in farming near which offices he still holds; in 1903
Waterloo; secretary for Normantum went into the breeding of pure bred
Mills Co., Boston, for two years; em- live stock, establishing Ravensdale
ployed by C.P.R. as clerk at Sher- Stock Farm at Philipsburg, where he
brooke and Waterloo; in 1893 entered breeds Ayrshire cattle and Clydes-
C.V.R. service and appointed resident dale horses. The Ayrshire herd is well
agent C.V R. and Dom. Exp. Co., and favorably known, being consid-
Waterloo; married Emma E. Booth, ered one of the leading herds of that
Waterloo, Que., Sept. 20, 1893; chil- breed in the province; was president
dren, George Eric, 1898; Donald of Missisquoi Agr'l Assn. in 1907
Beebe Booth, 1901. and 1908; was elected to represent
Missisquoi in the Federal House at
the general elections in 1911; Lib-
JONES, Charles Owen, Bedford, eral; Anglican.
Que. — Born at Bedford, March 17,
1870, son of George and Harriett KEEN AN, William Henry, Rich-
(Macdonald) Jones; hardware mer- mond, Que. — Born at Gould, Ling-
chant; chairman Prot. S. C. 1910-11- wick, July 8, 1861, son of John and
12; twice pres. Missisquoi Historical Rosie (Donaghue) Keenan; Irish;
Soc.; postmaster at Bedford 1905 to came to Compton County 1831;
1912; sec.-treas. Missisquoi Agricul- Mayor, Councillor and School Com-
tural Society 1910 to date; sec. Mis- missioner in Township of Lingwick
sisquoi Lib. Ass'n; Liberal; Metho- for about 25 years; E. high schools of
dist; married Nellye M. Albee, of Compton County; societies, C.O.F.,
Champlain, N.Y , June 20, 1907: one Wolfe County Fish and Game Club;
daughter, Eleanor and one son, Conservative; Roman Catholic; en-
Charles, gaged in hotel business at Spring Hill.
Que., 1883-85; from 1885-1888 con-
ducted hotel at Gould, Lingwick, Que.
JUTRAS, Philip Wilfrid, Farnham. 1885-1888 engaged in farming. own-
Born at Windsor Mills, June. 1879, ing dairy and stock farm at Gould;
son of Leopold and Mary J. (Maher) 1889-1894 worked at Sawyerville
Jutras; French; E. at Richmond; Hotel for L. Willard; 1895 conducted
Richmond postoffice 1896 to 1905: hotel and restaurant at Beecher Falls,
1906 with C.P.R. at Farnham; 1908 N.H.: 1896 purchased hotel at Saw-
opened general insurance office Farn- yerville, Que., and eight years later
ham. doing extensive business; mem- sold property and acquired St. Jacobs
ber Farnham Board of Trade ; one of Hotel, Richmond, Que. ; enlarged and
organizers E. T. Associated Board* improved this property and made it
and Immigration. Soc. : member "K. of second to none in Southern Quebec.
C.; Conservative; Roman Catholic. Mr. Keenan is very widely known to
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
197
the travelling public and no man
could be more deservedly popular;
married Martina McDermott, New-
port, Sept., 1895.
KERRIDGE, Frederick Ernest,
Cowansville, Que. — Born at Liver-
pool, Eng., Nov. 22, 1870, son Sam-
uel G. Kerridge and Sarah (Turner) ;
English; E. at Cambridge House
School, Seaforth, Lane.; arrived in
Canada in 1892; returned to England
in 1895 and came back to Canada the
same year; entered employ of L.
Gnaedinger Son & Co., wholesale fur-
riers until 1901; entered service of
E. T. Bank, Granby, Que., in 1901;
after being transferred to Montreal
in 1902 was appointed teller in Cow-
ansville in 1904; became manager in
Frelighsburg closing Sovereign Bank
and opening for E. T. Bank in 1908;
he was appointed manager at West
Shefford in 1910 and manager at
Cowansville in 1914, succeeding Mr.
H. F. Williams; member I.O.O.F.;
Conservative; Anglican; married Jen-
nie Gertrude Reynolds, Montreal,
April 29, 1896; children, S. Marguer-
ite, Arthur W., Isabel, Dorothy.
KEZAR, Albert Scott, No. Hatley,
Que. — Born at Massawippi, Que,.
April 22, 1878, son of Albert H. and
Laurena (Griffin) Kezar; E. No. Hat-
ley Academy; elected to No. Hatley
council 1914; appointed postmaster
of Reed's Crossing, Nov. 1, 1914;
C.O.F., I.O.F.; Conservative; Uni-
versalist; married Kathleen Shean
Oct. 22, 1902; children, Kathleen B.
and Evelyn L.
KIDD, Robert, Stanbridge East,
Que. — Born at Cupar, Scotland, Feb.
13, 1860, son of George and Jean
(Smith) Kidd; served as councillor in
Stanbridge East, Mayor of said town
several times; postmaster 1905 to
1912; Liberal; Methodist; married
Lucy F. Palmer, daughter of Lyman
K. Palmer, at Stanbridge East, Feb.
22. 1883; children, Annie G., George
L.
KILBURN, John Prmdle, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, July
4, 1886, son of Marcellus and Jane
J. P. KILBURN
(Bonner) Kilburn; English ;-E. Coati-
cook Acad. ; entered his father's
studio and on his death in 1909 took
over his business and conducted it
until 1912 when he moved to St.
Johnsbury, Vt., and followed various
lines of work. After leaving St.
Johnsbury he went to Claremont,
N.H., later returning to Coaticook
where again took up photography in
all its branches. Married Gladys E.
McCrillis, St. Johnsbury, Vt., April
7, 1913; one son, J. Elmore.
KINGSLEY, Edgar Austin, Saw-
yerville, Que. — Born at Eaton, Que.,
Feb. 24, 1860, son of Henry 0. and
Adeline (Leavitt) Kingsley; Eng-
lish; family came to Canada from
New England States about 1830 and
settled in Compton County; E. public
schools; elected school commissioner,
Sawyerville, 1894-1904; chairman
school commissioners, 1904-1908;
councillor Sawyerville 1909 to date;
charter member I.O.F. ; Conservative j
Methodist; engaged in contracting
and building, 1880-1887; general
merchant, Dixville, Que., 1888; mer-
chant Bulwer for five years; pur-
chased business of J. R. Cunningham,
general merchant, Sawyerville, 1893,
continuing and extending business as
well as dealing in pulp and lumber;
198 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
largely interested in agriculture, eral farming having purchased prop-
owning a large stock farm near Saw- erty near West Shefford and later ex-
yerville, breeding Clydesdale horses changed for present farm property
and registered Shorthorn, Durham within corporation of West Shefford
cattle, specializing in thoroughbred village; as councillor favored and
stock only, producing some of the worked for obtaining loan for pur-
best blood in the province ; married pose of improvement of highways un-
Ermina M. Williams, Bulwer, Que., der the good roads act of 1912;
Dec. 20, 1887; one son, Earle Gordon, strong advocate of improvement of
Nov. 10, 1892. education facilities in rural sections;
councillor for West Shefford village
KINNEAR, John L., Inverness, for many years; Mayor two terms;
Que. — Born at Kinnear's Mills, Dec. Liberal ; Anglican ; married Mary Ann
15, 1845, eldest of family of four- Miner, daughter of Harlow Miner, of
teen, son of James and Harriet (Wil- West Shefford, Que., Oct. 27, 1880;
son) Kinnear; Scotch and English; children, Cora R., 1883; Homer J.,
father born in Edinburg, came to 1885.
Quebec 1830, and to Kinnear's Mills
1840; E. public schools, spent some KNOWLTON, Frederick Augustus
time in Montreal learning trade of Kinney, Knowlton, Que. - - Born at
millwright; conducted saw and flour Knowlton. June 10, 1855, son of Luke
mill at Kinnear's removing to Inver- M. and Emma C. Knowlton; family
ness 1869; engaged in mill operations among earliest settlers in townships;
along Q.C.R. till 1880 when he erect- Postmaster 1896-1911; School Corn-
ed carding flour and saw mill 2% missioner; Knowlton Board of Trade;
miles fi'om Inverness; retired from president Brome County Liberal As-
active business 1904 in favor of his sociation 1894-1896; health officer,
sons; Conservative; Presbyterian; etc.; member A.F. & A.M., I.O.F.,
married Susan M., daughter of Adam Knowlton Fish and Game Club; Lib-
Bailey, Leeds Village, Jan. 22, 1867; eral; Anglican; married Sarah A. J.
children, Arthur A., 1868; James A., Corey, deceased 1897; second, Minnie
1876; Hattie W., 1872; William A., M. Morse, of Hatley, May 15, 1901;
1878. children, Fred L., Brenda C., Mar-
guerite, 1889.
KIRW1N, Henry Gunn, Beebe,
Que.— Born at Quebec City, Jan. 6, KNOWLTON, Wm. Keen*. South
1875, son of William and Elizabeth Stukely, Que.— Born at So Stukely,
(Gunn) Kirwin; Irish, parents com- Que., March 27, 1842, son of Stephen
ing to Quebec in 1850; E. Bishop's p- Knowlton and Elizabeth Hilhker;
College School, Lennoxville; member English, from Kent, grandfather
A.F. & A.M.; entered Merchants among associate taking up land in
Bank, at Sherbrooke, 1892; resigned Canada in 1800, and settled in So.
in. 1902 and joined E. T. Bank; ac- Stukely, Que.; sec.-treas. of school
countant Rock Island 1907; manager municipality, South Stukely, also sec.-
of Beebe, Que., branch when opened; treas. for council of said municipality
Anglican; married I. Grace Mathew- for many years; Liberal; Church of
son, Lennoxville, Dec., 1902; one son, England; married Pameha A. P. Day,
John William. daughter of W. H. and C. M. Day (the
latter the Townships historian) of
KNOTT, Charles Henry, West Chambly, Que., May 17th, 1870.1 five
Shefford, Que.— Born at West Shef- children,
ford, Que., April 17, 1858, son of |
Chas. and Catherine (Taylor) Knott; L
Irish, father was born in Ireland and
came to West Shefford when a young LACHAMBRE, Ovila, Brome, Que.
man where he lived all his life and Born at St. Marcelles, Aug. 21, 1857,
where he died; E. common schools; son of Antoine and P. (Dalpe) La-
Mr. Knott has always followed gen- chambre; French, grandfather, An-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 199
toine Lachambre, coming from Board; appointed Justice of Peace
France and settling in St. Marcelles, 1905; A.F. & A.M.; Liberal; Angli-
Que. ; E. public schools; 1888 entered can; married Milend Westover, de-
employ C.P.R., promoted to freight ceased 1893; 2nd, Hattie Westover,
and then passenger conductor; 1902 at Sutton; eight children,
purchased Central House, Brome,
which he has since conducted; chair- LAJOIE, Felix Irene, Coaticook,
man R. C. School Board, Brome, for Que. — Born at St. Liboire, Que., July
8 years, resigning 1913; member 18, 1880, son of F. X. and Delphine
Brome Co. Agr'l Soc. and Knowlton (Trembly) Lajoie; French; member
Board of Trade ; St. Joseph Union and Coaticook Board of Trade, Knights of
O.R.C., Knowlton Fish and Game Columbus, C.O.F., St. Jean Baptiste
Club; Roman Catholic; Liberal; mar- Soc., Alliance Nationale, etc.; Con-
ried Hermine Morel, deceased 1905; servative; R. C.; after leaving school
Virgine Morel, deceased 1913; mar- engaged with D. Beauvais, dry
ried Militde Gingras, Feb. 10, 1915; goods merchant, St. Hyacinthe, and in
one son, Victor R., 1881. 1896 with E. P. Dupuis, merchant,
Coaticook, continuing for eight years;
LACROIX, William. — Born Sher- on account of ill health retired from
brooke, May 10, 1865, son of Jean dry goods store and for one year en-
and Felicite (Sevigny) Lacroix ; E. gaged with A. Gerin, grocer, Coati-
Sherbrooke Academy; started busi- cook; in 1905 established dry goods
ness in 1900 in firm of Boucher and business in partnership with his
Lacroix; since 1910, firm organized brother, Alexander Lajoie; in 1913
as Boucher, Lacroix and Fisette, .gen- purchased partner's interest and con-
eral clothing merchants; member ducted a very successful business
C.O.F., St. Joseph Soc., Alliance Na- since; 1913 purchased fruit ranch in
tional, Knights of Columbus; Liberal; Okanagan Valley, B.C., also interest-
Roman Catholic; married, 1st, Delina ed in Queen City_Realty Co., Quebec;
Fisette (deceased 1910; 2nd, Geor- married Maria Dionne, Coaticook,
giana, daughter of Alfred Gadbois, Nov. 4, 1902; children, Rodolphe,
Sherbrooke; children, Medora Roger, 1907; Gustave, 1913.
1894; Gaston, 1905; Gabriel, 1906.
LAKE, Alvin Lockhart, Cookshire,
LACROIX, Jos. Emile, 13B. Gil- Que. - - Born at Cookshire, July 5,
lespie St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at 1859, son of Samuel and Mary (Hall)
Wotton, Que., April 13, 1885, son of Lake; engaged in mill and lumber
Adolphe D. and Aurelie (Gervais) business since 1883, also farming,
Lacroix; French; E. at St. Charles breeder of Durham cattle; member
Seminary, Sherbrooke; for some Cookshire Farmers' Club; Conserva-
years was clerk for J. M. Nault; in tive; Congregationalist; married
1911 entered into partnership with Emma Lebourveau, daughter of
Mr. Nault doing business as Nault & Henry Lebourveau, at Cookshire,
Lacroix, proprietors of the New Sher- March 30, 1884; children, Roy,
brooke Clothing Store, also share- Ada M., Henry A., (deceased) ; Eliza-
holder and director of the J. M. Nault beth L.
Ltd. ; member of Sherbrooke Board of
Trade, Knights of Columbus, C.O.F., LAMBLY, William Harvard, Reg-
etc. ; Roman Catholic ; married Jeanne istrar, Inverness, Que. — Born at Hali-
Lacroix, daughter of Jean Lacroix, fax, Que., Dec. 1, 1839, son of John
Sherbrooke, Que., July 31, 1909. R. and Ann (Mackie) Lambly; grand-
father was Capt. John Lambly, harbor
LAFLEUR, James, merchant, Sut- master, Quebec, and great grand-
ton, Que. — Born at Collins Manor, father, John Lambly, Ipswich, Eng. ;
Que., April 4, 1845, son of Amable E. Newbury Seminary, Vt., and Vic-
and Jane (Sails) Lafleur; member toria Univ., Cobourg, Ont. Registrar
Sutton Township Council some years Megantic Co. for over 53 years, be-
ago; member Sutton Township School ing appointed 22 Nov., 1862, and is
200
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
W. H. LAMBLY
oldest registrar in province; sec'y-
treas. council and school com. for 48
years; councillor, mayor, J. P.; Good
Templar, being Grand Chief Templar
for 31 years, has attended conven-
tions of order both in America and
Europe, including those at Hamburg,
1911, and Christiania, 1914; ardent
advocate of prohibition, having
fought the traffic relentlessly all his
life, an orator of power, his stirring
eloquence having inspired to action
thousands of citizens in the fight for
prohibition; Odd Fellow, Forester;
neutral in politics; Methodist, having
held many offices both at home and in
the church conferences; supt. Inver-
ness Meth. Sunday School over fifty
years; married Isabella Davidson
Brown, (deceased Oct. 5, 1909),
daughter of Rev. W. D. Brown, La-
chute, Que., 25th June, 1863; chil-
dren, Marion Isabella, 1864; William
Davidson, 1867; Morley Osborn,
1868; Ernest Harvard, 1870; Norman
Elliot, 1874; Annie Agnes, 1880.
LAMBLY, Dr. Wm. Davidson, 139
Laporte Ave., Montreal. Born Inver-
ness, March 14, 1867, son of W. H.
and Isabella D. (Brown) Lambly;
father was born in Canada and
mother was born in Scotland; E. at
Inverness Academy, Cobourg Col-
legiate Institute and McGill Univers-
ity, M.D. C.M., Dist. Med. Officer for
the Grand Trunk Ry. at St. Henry,
Montreal; societies, A.F. & A.M.,
S.O.E.B., I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Metho-
dist; married Jennie Isabella Mc-
Kelvie, daughter of Wm. McKelvie,
Inverness, Que., Dec. 23, 1897; chil-
dren, Comrie Stewart, Marion
Edythe, Leslie Harvard, Jean Nelson,
Russell McLennan.
LANCTOT, Louis Agaphte, Rock
Island, Que. - - Born at La Prairie,
Que., March 3, 1846, son of Theophile
and Harriett (Hachin) Lanctot;
French ; great grandfather came from
France and settled near St. Johns,
Que.; E. public schools; served in
Rock Island Council since 1898;
Mayor of said council 1906-08; school
commissioner 1890-95; charter mem-
ber St. Joseph Benevolent Society;
Conservative; Roman Catholic; mar-
ried E. Goulet, of La Prairie, Que.,
Oct. 10, 1870; children, Oscar T.,
Angelina, Maria, Corrine, Clovis H.,
Clara and Joseph.
LAURIER, Hon. Lieut.-Colonel the
Right Hon. Sir Wilfrid, B.C.L.,
C.M.G., D.C.L., LL.D., K.C.— Direc-
tor Mutual Life Assurance Co. — Born
St. Lin, Que., Nov. 20, 1841, son of
Carolus Laurier, P.L.S., and Marcelle
(Martineau) Laurier; E. public
school, St. Lin ; New Glasgow, Que. ;
L'Assomption College; McGill Uni-
versity (B.C.L., 1864; LL.D., honors,
1898) ; Toronto University (LL.D.,
honors, 1897); Oxford (D.C.L., hon-
ors, 1897); Cambridge, (D.C.L., hon-
ors, 1897) ; Queen's University (D.C.
L., 1898) ; Edinburgh University (D.
C.L., 1902); Laval University (D.C.
L., 1902; Lit.D., 1902); Glasgow
University (LL.D., 1911). Read law
with the late Hon. R. Laflamme,
1860; called to the Quebec Bar;
created K.C. (Marquis of Lome),
1880; successfully practised his pro-
fession in Montreal, where he was
partner late Mederic Lanctot; subse-
quently practised Arthabaskaville,
where he was partner present Judge
Lavergne and late E. E. Richard ;
Batonnier of Bar (Arthabaska, 1889;
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RT. HON. SIR WILFRID LAURIER
was for a short time engaged in jour-
nalistic work in his earlier years; in
addition to his law practice ; married,
May 13, 1868, Miss Zoe Lafontaine;
El. to Legis. Assembly for Drum-
mond and Arthabaska, 1871. Resign-
ed to contest same riding for Ho. of
Commons at g.e., 1874, and was
elected. Sworn of Privy Council and
apptd. Minister of Inland Revenue in
the Mackenzie Admn., Oct. £. 1877.
On going back for re-electioii was
defeated by D. O. Bourbeau, who ob-
tained a majority of 40. I. Thibau-
deau, mem. for Quebec East, resign-
ed and Mr. Laurier was el. in his
place. Re-el, for Quebec East at g.e.,
1878, 1882, 1887, 1891, 1896 and
1900. Re-el, to Ho. of Commons at
g.e., 1904, 1908, 1911, for Quebec
East. El. leader of the Opposition,
Ho. of Commons, 1887. On defeat of
the Tupper Ministry at g.e., June 23,
1896, was called on by Lord Aber-
deen, Governor-General, to form a
Ministry, July 8, 1896. Represented
Canada on the occasion of the cele-
bration of Her Majesty Queen Vic-
toria's Diamond Jubilee at London,
June, 1897, when created a Knight
Grand Cross of the Most Distinguish-
ed Order of St. Michael and St.
George. Presented by Pres. of France
with the Star of a Grand Officer of
the Legion of Honour, at Havre, July
29, 1897, the highest rank but one of
the national order. Received in aud-
ience by His Holiness the Pope, Aug.
12, 1897. A mem. Joint High
Commn., which met at Quebec, Aug.
23, 1898, to discuss questions affect-
ing jointly Great Britain, Canada and
the United States. Welcomed the
Duke of Cornwall and York to Can-
ada, Sept., 1901, and accompanied
the Royal party during the progress
through the Dominion. Attended
Colonial Conference, which began in
London, June 30. In 1907 attended
the Imperial Conference at London.
In 1911 attended the Imperial Con-
ference in England and represented
Canada at the coronation of Their
Majesties King George V. and Queen
Mary. Following the defeat of his
party at the polls September 21,
1911, on October 6th tendered the
resignation of himself and Cabinet to
Earl Grey, and advised His Excel-
lency to call upon Mr. R. L. Borden,
leader of the Opposition, to form a
Cabinet.
LARKIN, John Joseph, Eastman,
Que. — Born at Kinsington, P.E.I.,
Aug. 25, 1869, son of Thomas and
Louise (Dunn) Larkin; Irish; E. pub-
lic schools; member Eastman council,
Board of Trade and pres. Breeders'
Association; employed by C.P.R. for
some years; held position of conduc-
tor with said co. eight years, resigned
1900; for some time farming, later
with O.M.R., C.N.R. and Algoma Rail-
ways in capacity of conductor; Con-
servative; Roman Catholic; married
Emma Vaughan, daughter of John
Vaughan, Mystic, Que., 1896.
LAROCHE, Joseph Aime, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, June
25, 1888, son of Francois and Lucie
(Biron) Laroche; French; E. Coati-
cook Acad. and Commercial College;
anointed Joint Registrar in 1914,
also -Toint Clerk of Circuit Court, suc-
ceeding late Otis Shurtleff and Com-
missioner Superior Court, District of
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J. A. LAROCHE
St. Francis; member Union St. Jos-
eph and C.O.F. ; Liberal; Catholic;
travelled for C. S. Hyman & Co., Lon-
don, Ont., 1911-14; with hardware
firm of W. C. Webster & Son, Coati-
cook, for some time; married Berna-
dette Jalbert, Coaticook, June 21,
1909; children, Hector L., Therese,
Leopold and Carmen.
LA ROCQUE, The Rt. Rev. Paul,
R. C. Bishop of Sherbrooke, son of
late Albert and Genevieve (Daig-
neault). - - Born at Ste. Marie-de-
Mannoir, Que., Oct. 28, 1846; E.
Colleges Ste. Therese and St. Hya-
cinthe, Que., Oct., 1869; Vicar, Key
West, Florida, 1869-75; Cure 1875-
80; studied theology and canon law,
Rome 1880-83, granted D. D. and
D.C.L. there; visited Europe and the
Holy Land; 1883-84 Rector Cathedral
St. Hyacinthe; 1884-93, Canon; con-
secrated Bishop of Sherbrooke Nov.
30, 1893; commenced the erection of
a new cathedral, 1915 ; the third mem-
ber of his family to be appointed to
the Canadian Episcopate; attended
the Plenary Council, Quebec, 1909,
and the Eucharistic Congress, Mont-
real, 1910.
LAROSE, Dr. Joseph Hormisdas,
West Shefford, Que. — Born at Ver-
cheres, Que., April 13, 1878, son of
Timothy and Esther (Guertin) La-
Rose ; French ; began practice at West
Shefford, 1903; Mayor of West Shef-
ford for two years; C.O.F., Alliance
Nationale; K. of C.; Catholic; mar-
ried Victoria Carrow, at Lachenaie,
Que., Oct. 20, 1903; children, Mar-
guerite, Leopold, Madeleine.
LARSON, Lars, Waterville, Que. —
Born at Sweden, Oct. 22, 1851;
Swedish; E. public schools; Liberal;
Congregationalist; came to Canada
from Sweden in the year 1875;
shortly after coming to Canada went
to Sherbrooke and resided there for
six years, employed in different lines
of work; in 1882 he returned to Wat-
erville and for twenty-three years
was in the employ of Geo. Gale &
Sons, retiring in 1905; he was school
commissioner for many years and
secretary-treasurer of both council
and school board of Waterville which
post he still continues to hold; mem-
ber of R. T. of T. ; married Josephine
Anderson, Sweden, April 19, 1881 ;
one son, Lars Victor, 1882.
LAWRENCE, Henry Daniel, K.C.,
2 Bellevue Ave., Sherbrooke, Que.
Born at Windsor, Vt., Jan. 26, 1851,
son of L. W. and Elizabeth Lawrence;
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H. D. LAWRENCE, K.C.
English; E. at Windsor High School,
Dartmouth College, Bishop's College
University, M.A., L.L.B., K.C., firm,
Lawrence, Morris and Mclver, Advo-
cates, Sherbrooke; formerly U. S.
Coast Survey; U.S. Bureau of Edu-
cation, Washing-ton; in charge U.S.
Educational Exhibit Centennial Phil-
adelphia, 1876; U.S. Consul, Sher-
brooke, 3 years; Principal Sher-
brooke Academy five years; Board of
Protestant School Commissioners,
Sherbrooke, 26 years; chairman of
board 21 years; warden St. Peter's
Church; director E. T. Agricultural
Ass'n; trustee Compton Ladies' Col-
lege; trustee Bishop's College Uni-
versity; treasurer St. Francis Bar;
Batonnier St. Francis Bar; Regis-
trar Law Faculty, B. C. ; now, hon.
counsel, B.C.U. ; advisory board St.
John Ambulance Ass'n; board Y.W.
C.A.; trustee Y.M.C.A. ; trustee and
president of Library and Art Union;
trustee and vice-pres. of Elmwood
Cemetery Co.; hon. life gov. and vice-
pres. Sherbrooke Hospital; director
of Walter Blue & Co.; director of
Sherbrooke Machinery Co. Ltd.; di-
rector and solicitor Can. Ingersoll
Rand Co., Ltd.; director and vice-
president Rock-a-Rack Co. ; solicitor
Merchants Bank of Canada; executor
several estates; member St. George's
Club, Canadian Mining Institute,
Sherbrooke Curling and Sherb. Golf
Club, trustee Gibbs' Home; Conserva-
tive; Anglican; married Ellen Brooks
Sanborn, daughter of Hon. J. S. San-
born, Montreal, Oct. 15, 1879; chil-
dren, Helen E., wife of Capt. the
Rev. C. G. Hepburn; Henry Sanborn,
Gunner 3rd Canadian Siege Battery,
France ; Kate Wardner, wife of W.
L. Cassels, Lieut. Can. Engineers.
LAZURE, Wilfrid, Sherbrooke „-
Born at St. Michel, Que., 1888, son of
Alexander Lazure; French descent;
E. at St. Charles Seminary, Sher-
brooke, and McGill Univ. ; degree
B.A. of Laval; admitted to bar 1915;
member legal firm of Nicol, Lazure &
Couture; was editor of La Tribune in
1911 and 1912; married Yvonne Ro-
bidoux, daughter of H. X. Robidoux,
Granby, Sept. 16, 1916.
W. E. LEARNED
LEARNED, Wm. Edwin, Cookshire,
Que. -- Born at Cookshire, Aug. 2,
1882, son of Wm. Henry and Alwilda
E. (Fisher) Learned; family among
early settlers; E. at Cookshire Acad-
emy and Bishop's School, Lennoxville,
Que. ; manager of the Eastern Town-
sMps Bank, Ayer's Cliff, Sept., 1907,
to Nov., 1911; manager at Cookshire
at the time of the amalgamation with
Canadian Bank of Commerce, now
manager at Cookshire of later insti-
tution; one of the first councillors of
the village of Ayer's Cliff, Que.,
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Mayor of same 1911; president Cook-
shire Board of Trade 1913-1914;
member A.F. & A.M. ; Conservative ;
Anglican; married Emma N. Robin-
son Forrest at Waterloo, Que., Oct.
21, 1908
LEARNED, Homer Brown, Cook-
shire, Que. — Born at Learned Plain,
Que., May 27, 1857, son of Ebenezer
and Helen E. (Brown) Learned; en-
gaged in general farming, specialty
beef raising; councillor of Newport
Township for five years, Mayor for
seven years; school commissioner for
seven years, chairman for four years ;
Warden of Compton County 2 years;
Conservative; Methodist; married
Elizabeth Beattie, daughter of Wil-
liam Beattie, at Bromptonville, Sept.
21, 1880; children, Jeanie H., W. Gor-
don, Ronald B., Frank B.
J. F. LEARNED
LEARNED, John Francis, Cook-
shire, Que. Born Cookshire, Nov. 17,
1857, son of William and Margaret
(Keenan) Learned, U.E. Loyalists;
E. Cookshire public schools; chairman
school commissioners, mayor and
councillor several years; Colonel 5th
Regiment of Cavalry (retired) ; P.M.
A.F. & A.M., Knight Templar; Con-
servative; Anglican; engaged in gen-
eral farming and breeder of register-
ed shorthorn Durham cattle; pur-
chased Learned's Hotel from estate of
late Alden Learned in 1912, which
hotel has been established over sixty
years; married Emma A. Cook, Cook-
shire; children, Edith T., Mildred E.,
Gladys E.
LEBARON, Wilford Eugene, North
Hatley, Que. — Born at North Hatley,
March 23, 1857, son of Chauncey and
Eunice C. (Hitchcock) LeBaron,
who were descendants of Dr. Francis
LeBaron, who landed at Plymouth,
Mass., from the Mayflower in the
year 1620 ; family among the
early settlers of Stanstead Co. ;
Educated at public schools and Stan-
stead College; councillor North
Hatley sever?J years, member first
school board of North Hatley,
also chairman for many years,
resigned in 1914 ; was instru-
mental in forming Board of Trade at
North Hatley; president in 1913 and
re-elected in 1914; hon. director of
Stanstead Agr'l Soc. ; Independent;
Universalist ; married Nellie L. Blos.-
som, North Hatley, Que., Dec. 17,
1889; engaged in stock raising and
general farming; largely interested in
fattening stock for Montreal market;
retired from farming in 1914.
LEBARON, Matthew Wadleigh,
Hatley, Que. — Born at Hatley, Jan. 6,
1852, son of Japheth (born 1817)
and Lucy (Wadleigh) LeBaron;
grandfather (Japheth LeBaron) came
from New Hampshire and settled on
lake shore in 1795 and later removed
to east part of Hatley; E. at public
school, Hatley Academy and Montreal
Business College; Postmaster Hatley,
appointed in 1895; Justice of the
Peace; member Hatley Board of
Trade; Stanstead Agricultural So-
ciety; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F.;
Independent Liberal; Anglican; en-
gaged with A. F. Adams, Coaticook,
for eight years as bookkeeper; in
1880 went to Wisconsin with McMil-
lan Bros., lumber dealers; in 1885 re-
turned to Stanstead County and en-
tered into business at Hatley, Que.,
as general merchant, conducting
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same successfully for 29 years; sold
business to Geo. M. Hill in 1909 and
retired; married Dora E. Moody,
Waison, Wis., April 27, 1887; chil-
dren, Ashley M., Charles I. (died in
infancy), Thomas Scott, 1895, (de-
ceased 1912.
LEDOUX, Dr. Jo*. Omer, Sher-
brooke — Born at Ste. Rosalie, July
5, 1871, son of Jos. and Philomene
(Fournier) Ledoux; French-Canad-
ian; E. at St. Hyacinthe Seminary,
Laval University, Montreal, gradu-
ated in 1896, B.A. and M.D. and Sur-
geon ; general practice at Upton from
1896 to 1901; one year in Paris,
France, for special courses in surgery
in 1901; established in Sherbrooke
since 1902; at different times has fol-
lowed post-graduate in New York,
DR. J. 0. LEDOUX
Chicago, Rochester and Baltimore;
chief surgeon of Gen. Hospital
in Sherbrooke, since 1905, practice
limited to surgery; alderman of city
of Sherbrooke 1907 to 1913; member
of the Board of Trade ; director of
the E.T. A.A., Sherbrooke ; member of
American Association of Surgeons;
Knights of Columbus; Conservative;
Roman Catholic; married Marie
Louise Hebert, daughter of Alphonse
Hebert, Sherbrooke, Que., June 2,
1896; children, Jeannette, Germaine,
Juliette, Gaston, Lucienne, Gabriel,
Armand.
LEBOURVEAU, Benjamin, R.M.D.
1, Cookshire, Que. — Born at Cook-
shire, Dec. 20, 1868, son of Henry
and Pbebe (Currier) Lebourveau;
ancestors came from France and set-
tled in New England States, later
moving to Compton County; E. pub-
lic schools and Cookshire Academy;
general farming and stock raising,-
member Eaton Township Council
1898-1909; Mayor 1905-1907; secre-
tary-treasurer since 1909; I.O.F. ;
Conservative; Baptist; married Sarah
H. Learned, daughter of Eben
Learned, at Learned Plain, Dec. 18,
1895; one son, Homer B.
LEFEBVRE, Joseph Ephrem, B.A.,
L.L.B., Advocate, Farnham, Que.,
sec'y-treas. Farnham -- Born at St.
Hughes, Bagot Co., June 17, 1876,
son of Olivier and C. M. (Tremblay)
Lefebvre; French; E. St. Hyacinthe
Seminary and Laval University, tak-
ing degrees B.A. 1898, and L.L.B.,
1902; opened law office in Farnham,
appointed sec'y-treas. town 1907;
member K. of C., Union St. Pierre;
Liberal; Roman Catholic.
LEGGE, George, Granby, Que. —
Born at Sibford, Oxon, Eng , June
16, 1861, son of Edward and Eliza-
beth (Hunt) Legge; E. British
School, Banbury, Eng. • member A.F.
& A.M.; Conservative; Methodist;
came to Canada 1888; mechanical
supt. Southam Press, Montreal, 1889-
1900; since that year editor and pub-
lisher of Granby Leader Mail; mar-
ried Sarah Jane Carter, Aylesbury,
Eng., April 12, 1888; one son, Walter
Roadknight, 1891.
LEMAY, Joseph-Henri, Advocate,
Sherbrooke - - Born at Ste. Croix,
Lotbiniere, Dec. 31, 1885, son of
Samuel and Arthemise (Lachance)
Lemay; E. public school, Thetford
Mines, St. Charles College and Laval,
B.L. 1905, B.S., B.A. at St. Charles
College, 1907; L.L.B. Laval, 1910;
admitted to the bar, 1910; entered
partnership with C. E. Bachand and
A. Pigeon, Sherbrooke ; practised pro-
fession alone since 1914; has devoted
much time to newspaper work, being
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J. H. LEMAY
head of La Tribune, Sherbrooke, two
years; is author of successful plays
"L'Espionne Boche," represented for
first time at His Majesty's, Sher-
brooke, Feb. 2, 1916; "Le Volon-
taire," first given Feb. 1, 1917 ;
dir. La Cie Mutuele d'Immeubles;
pres. St. Jean-Baptiste Society; pres.
Union Regionale A.C.C.J.C. ; vice-
pres Cercle Larocque; director Club
de Chasse et peche d'Orford; secre-
tary .Liberal Ass'n of Sherbrooke;
member of K. of G. ; Artisans Can-
adiens-Fr. ; Liberal; R. C.; married
Lumina, daughter of Alfred Gagne,
Sherbrooke, Feb. 13, 1912; children,
Henri-Paul, 1912; Marcelle, 1914.
LEONARD, Edward Philip, Bish-
op's Crossing, Que. — Born at Brook-
bury, Dec. 29, 1879, son of James H.
and Ann E. (Duffield) Leonard; E.
Bury Academy; general farming, also
lumber interests, implement agent;
member Dudswell Council 1908-1914;
Justice of Peace 1907; Liberal; An-
glican; married Sarah M. Wheeler,
daughter of Edmond H. Wheeler, at
Birchton, Que., June 14, 1905.
LEONARD, A. J. Ernest, Advo-
cate, Sweetsburg, Que. — Born at
Waterloo, Que., Oct. 7, 1868, son of
John Francis and Marie A. C. (Gen-
dreau) Leonard; Irish-French; grand-
father, Leonard, came from Ireland,
County Meath, and settled in Wick-
ham, Que., in 1832; E. Waterloo
Academy, St. Hyacinthe College and
Ottawa University; received degree
B.A. Ottawa University, June, 1889;
Commissioner Super. Court, District
of Bedford; held the offices of De-
puty Prothonotary S. C. and Deputy
Clerk District of Bedford from Sept.,
1889, to July, 1895, when admitted
to the Bar of that province; studied
law with the Hon. J. C. McCorkill and
the late Hon. H. T. Duffy; on the
Board of Law Examiners for the pro-
vince from 1904 to 1910, Batonnier
of the Bedford Bar from 1910 to
1912; Conservative; R. C.; married
to Alice Helena Jones, Sweetsburg,
Jan. 9, 1905; children, Marjorie
Alice, Norma Genevieve, Marie Olive,
Vincent de Loufdres.
JOHN LEONARD, K.C.
LEONARD, John, K.C., Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Stornaway, May 15,
1855, son of Thomas and Mary
(Henry) Leonard; Irish extraction;
E. Nicolet College, St. Francis Col-
lege, Richmond, L.L.B., Bishop's Col-
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lege; created K. C. 1900; was ad-
mitted to bar, July 9, 1884; entered
into partnership with G. L. de Lottin-
ville which was dissolved after one
year; practiced alone till 1900; part-
nership with J. Nicol 1900-2; with P.
A. Juneau, 1902-15; with J. Roy
1915; on Nov. 5, 1915, appointed
Prothonotary of Superior Court for
St. Francis district; during law prac-
tice has been connected with -many
prominent cases, was one of attorneys
to defend Donald Morrison, known as
the Megantic Outlaw; Mayor of Sher-
brooke 1905 ; Batonnier of St. Fran-
cis district bar, 1908, Catholic school
com., since 1908; commissioner for
erection of parishes for diocese since
1899; revenue att'y for fifteen years;
member C.M.B.A., C.O.F., K. of C.,
Sherbrooke Fish & Game Club, Tu-
que Rouge S.S. ; Liberal, having been
candidate in general election of 1908
against late Dr. Worthington, losing
by small margin; Roman Catholic;
married Margaret Joanna, daughter
of late William Griffith, Aug. 8, 1893;
children, Kathleen Margaret and
Norah Helena.
LEONARD, Wm. Henry, Cookshire,
Que. — Born at Winslow, Que., Sept.
16, 1861, son of Thos. Leonard and
Mary (Henry) Leonard; E. Nicolet
College, St. Charles Borromee, Sher-
brooke, and St. Francis College, Rich-
mond, Que.; in 1885 obtained degree
of L.L.B. from the faculty of law,
Bishop's College, Lennoxville, subse-
quently followed a business course,
was appointed Registrar for the Co.
of Compton in 1899.
LEONARD, Jas. Hugh, Bury, Que.
Born at Bury, Que., Feb. 11, 1855,
son of Edward and Mary (Kenney)
Leonard; Irish; father came to Can-
ada in 1845 from Ireland, settled in
Bury on farm, now occupied by Willis
D. Francis; elected to Bury Council
in 1893, served continuous since;
Mayor for several years; chairman
Bury, school commisisoner 1907 to
date; Justice of Peace; appointed
commissioner of town court eight
years; R. C.; married Elizabeth Ann
Duffield, Bury, Que., April 15, 1879;
one son, Edward Philip.
LEWIS, Rev. William Pheris Roy,
St. Paul's Rectory, Lachine, Que. —
Born at Sabrevois, Que., Dec. 7,
1870, son of Benj. P. and Josephine
(Roy) Lewis; United Empire Loyal-
ists, emigrated from Wales, settled at
Poughkepsie, N.Y., and removed to
Lacolle, Que., at time of American
Revolution; E. at St. Johns, Que.,
High School, McGill University,
Montreal Diocesan Theological Col-
lege, McGill B.A.; Rural Dean of Bed-
ford 1907-17; member of Corporation
of Bishop's College, Lennoxville;
member A.F. & A.M.; Conservative;
Anglican; married Ethel Hudson
Hiam, daughter of Thomas Hiam,
Montreal, 1897; children, Doris Ethel
1898, and Esther Eileen, 1899.
LINDSAY, Edward Newton, Bul-
wer, Que., farmer and dairyman —
Born at Bulwer, July 4, 1841, son of
Ralph and Susan (Colby) Lindsay;
father born at Guildhall, Vt., came to
Bulwer when twenty years of age; E.
at public schools; councillor for Tp.
of Eaton for twelve years, also valu-
ator; Anglican; Conservative; mar-
ried Ellen Garvin, daughter of John
Garvin, Cookshire, Oct. 21, 1862;
children, Nellie S., 1867; Anna G.,
1869, (died 1897); Mabel L., 1879;
Newton E., 1882.
LOCKE, Charles Augustus, Cook-
shire, Que. — Born at Cookshire, April
1, 1860, son of John and Sarah
(Swett) Locke; English; father came
with parents from England, and set-
tled in Tp. of Eaton; E. public
schools; C.O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican;
was engaged for a short time in build-
ing old International Railway from
Sherbrooke to Lake Megantic; in
1880 he purchased farm where he
now resides, and carries on general
farming; he is one of most successful
farmers in Township of Eaton; mar-
ried Mary J. Sample, daughter of
John Sample, Cranbourne, Que., Oct.
10, 1882; children, George H., 1883
(deceased) ; Alice M., 1884 (deceas-
ed) ; Edwin J., 1886; Charles R.,
1888, deceased 1889; Mildred M.,
1890, deceased 1911; William A.,
1890; Gladys M., 1893; Winnifred
P., 1895; Ernest C., 1897, deceased
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
1900; Harold E. and Howard C. ganized in Montreal; distinguished
(twins), 1899. services in France; mentioned in de-
spatches by General Haig; created C.
M. G. by King, June, 1917; member
Junior Army and Navy Club, London,
Eng., St. James' Club, Montreal, St.
George's Club, Sherbrooke; Conserva-
tive; married Margaret M. Mundell,
daughter of Jas. Mundell, Kingston,
Ont. ; seven children.
LOVELL, Howard Bush, Coaticook,
Que. — Born at Coaticook, Que., July
10, 1883, son of late Chas. H. Lovell,
M.P.. and Ada Bush; E. at CoaticooV
Academy; senior me_mber of firm of
Lovell Bros. ; senior member of firm
of LovelFs Garage ; alderman town of
Coaticook; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F. ;
Liberal; Anglican; married Fannie J.
Kilburn, daughter of late M. D. Kil-
burn, Coaticook, Que., Aug. 7, 1907;
children, Ruth Geraldine, June 10,
1908; Chas. Sydney, Oct. 22, 1910.
LOVELL, Fritz Ernest, Coaticook,
Que. — Born at Coaticook, Sept. 3,
1866, son of Henry and Artemesia
Merriman Lovell; Scotch and Ameri-
can descent; E. at Philips College,
Andover, Mass., and Williams' Col-
lege, Williamstown, Mass., receiving
degree of B.A. ; member of firm of H.
Lovell & Sons, lumber dealers; presi-
dent Crocker-Wheeler Co. of St.
Catharines; Mayor of Coaticook
1914-15 Knight Templar; Liberal;
Anglican; married Jean Norton,
daughter of E. V. Norton, at New
York City; one daughter, Vevian
Norwood Lovell.
LOWERY, James A., East Clifton,
Que. — Born at St. Sylvestre, Aug. 12,
1874; grandfather came from Ire-
land; E. public schools; sec.-treas.
school commissioners, East Clifton,
from 1902 to 1915; sec.-treas. muni-
cipality Clifton 1906; assistant post-
master 1906-14; postmaster 1914; In-
dependent Liberal; Methodist; moved
to New England States when young
man; returned to Clifton in 1900 and
in partnership with his brother, R. E.
Lowery, purchased homestead from
father, and operated farm for four
years; purchased general store at
East Clifton in 1905; in 1915 sold
H. LOGIE
LOGIE, Henry, Sherbrooke, Que.
Born Elgin, Scotland, March 7, 1870,
son of George and Margaret (Mc-
Bain) Logie; E. High School, Elgin,
Scotland; engaged in newspaper work
in Scotland till 1894; on staff of Mc-
Lean Pub. Co., Toronto, 1895-7; with
Sherbrooke Examiner 1897-1904;
since that date member editorial staff
of Daily Record, now news editor and
a director of the company; past
pres. E. T. Press Ass'n; P.M. Victoria
Lodge, A.F. & A.M.; Past Pres.
Sherbrooke Burns Club; member
Board of Trade, Sherbrooke, Sher-
brooke Curling Club, C.P.A., etc. ;
Presbyterian ; married Lovina, daugh-
ter of Henry Thornton, Sherbrooke,
Nov. 15, 1899; children, Audry W.,
1905; George H., 1910, and Marjory
J., 1913.
LOOMIS, Brig. Gen., F.O.W., 34
Lincoln Ave., Montreal, Canada. -
Born at Sherbrooke, Que., son of D.
G. Loomis; English; E. at Sherbrooke
High School and Bishop's College,
Lennoxville, Que.; D.S.O. and Legion
d'Honor; O.C. 5th Royal Highland-
ers, one of the early battalions or-
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store and purchased grist mill at Saw-
yerville ; married Bertha Laura Hur-
ley, daughter of Geo. S. Hurley, East
Clifton, Sept. 25, 1907.
LYNCH, Walter, St. Johns, Que.—
Born at Bedford, March 7, 1847, son
of Thomas and Charlotte (Williams)
Lynch; E. Knowlton Academy; mer-
chant at Waterloo, 1875-9; collector
customs. Port Mansonville, 1879 to
1912; 1st local mgr. Bell Tel. Co. at
Mansonville; 1st local mgr. E. T.
Bank, Mansonville, 1904-12; ap. spe-
cial officer of customs 1912, serving
some months at Rock Island, then
WALTER LYNCH
transferred to St. Johns; served as
sergeant in Knowlton Volunteers dur-
ing Fenian excitement; was one of
promoters of Mansonville Aqueduct
Co. and sec'y-treas. for 20 years;
chairman Mansonville Model School
Board, 18 years; I.O.F. ; Anglican;
married Charlotte M. TarbelL Chel-
sea, Vt., Aug. 5, 1873; children, Ethel
C., 1874, died 1888; Walter H., 1876;
Nellie B., 1879, dec. 1892; Leslie
Gordon T., 1881; Mary F. M., 1892.
LYNCH, Walter Harold, Sweets-
burg, Que. — Born at Waterloo, Que.,
Dec. 4, 1876, son of Walter and Mel-
vina (Tarbell) Lynch; Irish; E. at
W. H. LYNCH, K.C.
Montreal High School and McGill
University; graduated in law as
Bachelor of Civil Law and Elizabeth
Torrance Gold Medalist, April, 1899;
admitted to Bar of P. of Quebec July,
1899; created King's Council 1914;
Mayor of Sweetsburg 1910-11-12 ;
Warden County of Missisquoi in
1911; coun. village of Sweetsburg
since 1908; chairman Protestant
School Commissioner, village of
Sweetsburg; Batonnier Bar Dist. of
Bedford 1914-15; Conservative; An-
glican ; married Editha Angeline
Thompson, daughter of John Thomp-
son, North Stanbridge, Que., Sept. 2,
1903; two sons, Walter, Oct. 20,
1909, and D'Arcey, 1916.
LYNCH, Leslie Gordon, Lennox-
ville. Que. — Born at Mansonvi^e, son
of Walter and M. C. (Tarbell) Lynch;
Irish descent; E. Mansonville Acad-
emy; was six years with Gault Bros.
Ltd., Montreal; one year with Sov-
ereign Bank; entered service of E. T.
Bank May 3, 1903; continued with
Canadian Bank of Commerce at amal-
gamation. Feb., 1912; manager at No.
Hatley, March, 1910, to Dec., 1914;
manager at Lennoxville Dec., 1914:
sec'y Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M.;
Conservative; Anglican; married Ger-
trude Foster Stevens, daughter of
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
late Gardner Stevens, at Waterloo, ary, 1887; in acknowledgment of his
Que., Oct. 20, 1909; children, Mar- public services, was presented by the
jorie Gertrude, Oct. 31, 1910; Gard- Conservative party with a handsome
ner Stevens, June 28, 1912. money testimonial, September, 1887;
member County Council and Warden
of Brome, several years; appointed a
member Protestant section, Board of
Public Instruction, 1897; resigned,
1900; Governor, Protestant Hospital
for the Insane, Verdun; twice Presi-
dent, Provincial Association of Prot-
estant Teachers; has devoted much
attention to the promotion of good
roads association in Quebec; Presi-
dent, Bedford Good Roads Associa-
tion, 1907; was instrumental in
founding the Brome County Histori-
cal Society, 1897, and was elected
first president McGill Graduates' So-
ciety of District of Bedford, 1898;
Vice-President, Quebec Sunday
School Union. Gazetted Lieutenant
52nd Regiment, 1867; served in Fen-
ian Raid, 1870 (medal). Married
Ellen Florence Pettes, daughter of J.
C. Pettes, Knowlton, Que., May.
1874; has two sons. Anglican. De-
Deceased 1916.
LATE JUDGE LYNCH
LYNCH, the late Hon. William. —
Judge, Superior Court of Quebec.
Born Bedford, Que., Sept. 30, 1845,
son of Thomas and Charlotte R. (Wil-
liams) Lynch. E. Stanbridge Acad-
emy; McGill University (B.C.L., with
Elizabeth Torrance gold medal for
proficiency in Roman law, 1868; L.L.
D., 1904) ; honors D.C.L., Bishop's
College University, Lennoxville,
1913; University of Vermont. Called
to Quebec Bar, 1868; created K.C.
(Quebec). 1879; K.C. (Marquis of
Lome) 1881; practised Sweetsburg
Knowlton and Montreal; received
present appointment, 1889; Editor,
Cowansville "Observer" for a short
time; member Quebec Legislature for
Brome, 1871-1889; Solicitor-General,
Chapleau Administration, 1879-1882,
and held the Commissionership of
Crown Lands in the three following
Conservative administrations, led suc-
cessively by Mousseau, Ross and
Taillon; retired from official life on
the resignation of Mr. Taillon, Janu-
DR. W. W. LYNCH
LYNCH, Dr. William Warren,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Knowl-
ton, Feb. 19, 1876, son of Judge Wil-
liam Warren and Ellen Florence
(Pettes) Lynch; E. Knowlton Acad-
emy, Collegiate Institute, Montreal,
McGill Medical School and London,
Eng.; degrees, M.D.C.M., McGill;
M.R.C.S. (Eng.); L.R.C.P. (Lon-
don) ; F.A.C.S. Member St. George's
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Club, Sherbrooke, and The Univer-
sity (Montreal). Conservative; An-
glican; married Lottie Orilla Bayley,
daughter of C. F. Bayley, Beebe, Vt.,
March 25, 1908.
LYSTER, Christopher Nelson, Rich-
mond, Que. — Born at Kirkdale, Que.,
May 11, 1850, son of Richard and
Elliora (Smillie) Lyster, father born
in Queen's Co., Ireland, came to Can-
ada when 10 years old; mother born
in Ayrshire, Scotland, came to Can-
ada when 2 years old ; E. Elementary
school; engaged as farmer, winning
gold medal for good farming; Pro-
vincial Immigration Agent to Scot-
land 1913-14; chairman of school
commissioners at Ulverton; director
of E.T.A.A. and agricultural societies
of Drummond Co. and Richmond Co. ;
I.O.O.F. and R. T. of T., Farmers'
Club; Conservative; Anglican; mar-
ried Marion Eliza Ewing, daughter of
John Ewing, Melbourne, Que.; chil-
dren, A. J. and Archer, Horace, Ches-
ter and Jessie R.
M
MacAULAY, Kenneth, Gould, Que.
Born at Winslow, Que., Oct. 31st,
1870; engaged in general farming;
has served as councillor and school
commissioner of Lingwick; married
Lena McLean, daughter of Hugh Mc-
Lean at Lake Megantic, Oct. 12,
1892; have eight children.
MACDONALD, Lieut.-Col. Robert
Tyre, Sutton, Que. — Born at Brock-
ville, Ont., Aug. 1, 1856, son of Nor-
man Macleod and Elizabeth (Ogilvie)
Macdonald; Scotch. E. McGill Univ.,
grad. M.D.C.M., 1881; Lt.-Col. R. O.
was A.D.M.S.M.D. No. 5, before it
was merged into No. 4 division. Is a
justice of peace for Brome Co. Socie-
ties, P. G. Junior Warden Masonic
Grand Lodge, Que. ; P.G. Supt. Grand
Chapter R.A.M.; D.D.G.M. for Shef-
ford and Brome; Conservative; An-
glican; married Annie E. Boright,
daughter of G. H. Boright, Sutton,
Que., April 24, 1889; have three sons,
all of whom joined overseas service.
Lieut. Norman Macleod, born 1890,
killed in action May 19, 1916 (see
Military Section) ; Douglas Ogilvie,
born 1895, with No. 3 Can. Gen. Hos-
pital, France, since May, 1915; Colin
Campbell, born 1897, with 87th
Grenadier Guards in France. Killed
in action July 29, 1917.
DR. ALEX. MACDONALD
MACDONALD, Alexander, M.D.,
Bury, Que. — Born at Winslow, Que.,
July 28, 1876, son of Rev. John and
Marion (McLean) McDonald. Scotch.
Father, who was M.D. and B.A.,
Edinburgh University, took charge of
Presbyterian church on arrival in
Canada; E. public schools, St. Fran-
cis College and Bishop's University,
Montreal (M.D.C.M.) ; Councillor and
School Commissioner, Bury Tp. ; A.F.
& A.M., I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist;
1900-02 house surgeon Western Gen-
eral Hospital; 1902-06 Supt. General
Hospital; 1906-08 practiced with
brother, Dr. M. S. McDonald, at Mar-
bleton, Que.; 1908 took over prac-
tice of Dr. Wales, Bury. Capt. No. 6
Cavalry Field Ambulance, head-
quarters, Sherbrooke; Presbyterian;
Liberal; married Mrs. Ivy Walsh, nee
Ivy Hunt.
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
in American Civil War as musician in
80th Vermont Regt. ; for 3 years was
bandmaster of 60th Battalion; for 3
years at St. Armand, Pigeon Hill and
L'Aprone; married Caroline Gleason
of Cowansville, daughter late Hiram
Gleason; children, one son, Wm. G.,
and one daughter, later deceased in
1890.
DR. M. S. MACDONALD
MACDONALD, Malcolm Stuart,
M.D.C.M., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
at Stornoway, May 31, 1866, son of
Rev. John Macdonald and Marion
McLean Macdonald ; Scotch ; E. Morin
College and McGill Univ., graduated
McGill, 1890, located at Scotstown;
1893 moved to Marbleton, practicing
there till 1915 when he came to Sher-
brooke; member Marbleton Council
20 years; Mayor 10 years; A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist;
married Maria S., daughter of John
McFadden, Bishop's Crossing, Aug.
2, 1900; children, Stuart, 1902; Mar-
ion. 1907.
MACFARLANE, William Henry,
Cowansville, Que. — Born at L'Acadie,
Que., Feb. 21, 1842, son of John
Macfarlane and Elizabeth (Cousins)
Macfarlane; father born in Strath-
aven, Scotland, mother born in Lon-
don, Eng. ; E. Montreal and Knowl-
ton; studied music under Aug.
Haenel in Military Band, 1862-1863-
1864 and followed music teaching in
Cowansville and vicinity; station
agent Cowansville for nearly eight
years; served as ledger-keeper in E.
T. Bank for five years; sec'y-treas. of
Cowansville from 1908; secretary-
treasurer of School Board commenc-
ing 1913; Congregationalist; served
J. I. MACKIE
MACK1E, Joseph Ignace, N.P.,
Cookshire, Que. -- Born at St. Pie,
Que., Dec. 20, 1843, son of Ignace
and Elizabeth (Chicoine Mackie;
Scotch and French. E. Jacques Car-
tier Normal School, Montreal; Not-
ary Public; Revising Officer for
Compton County; Deputy Registrar
for Compton County; Conservative;
Catholic Married daughter of late
Joseph Lantagne, North Stukely,
Que., April 12, 1868. Have nine
children, two of whom are deceased.
MACKINNON, James, D.C.L., Sher-
brooke and Bondville, ex-mayor Sher-
brooke ; director Imperial Life Assur-
ance Co., vice-president Empire
Trust Co. — Born at Londonderry, Ire-
land, June 30th, 1850, son of James
and Mary (Allen) Mackinnon; E. St.
Francis College, Richmond, Que. ;
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
213
JAMES MacKINNON
manager Eastern Townships Bank,
Cowansville, 1876-1900,' manager
Grand Forks, B.C., 1900; ass't gen.
manager 1900-1902, gen. manager
1902; ex-president Sherbrooke Board
of Trade, 1907-08; Councillor Can-
adian Bankers' Ass'n; Mayor Cow-
ansville three years; Warden Missis-
quoi one year; president Sherbrooke
Library and Art Union, 1907; treas.
King's Hall School, Compton, chair-
man of trustees, University of
Bishop's College, Lennoxville; chair-
man executive committee, Dunham
Ladies' College ; served during Fenian
Raid (medal) ; married Emily S. Rob-
inson, daughter of Jonathan Robin-
son, Waterloo, Que. ; one son, Lieut.
C. G. MacKinnon, K.C., now in over-
seas service; clubs, St. George's, St.
James, Montreal, University, Mont-
real; Conservative; Anglican.
MacKINNON, Geo. Douglas, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Charlotte town,
P.E.I., June 8, 1874, son of Alexan-
der and Grace A. (Douglas) Mac-
Kinnon; Scotch; E. Prince of Wales
College, Charlottetown, graduating
with 1st class teachers' license, 1892;
McGill University, Montreal, 1897
(Bachelor of Applied Science in Me-
chanical Engineering course) Engi-
neering and contracting sewer work
GEO. D. MacKINNON
1898-99; mechanical engineering
with several companies in United
States 1899-1901; with Midvale Steel
Co., Philadelphia, in ordinance and
steel forging and machinery work
1901-1904; with Jenckes Machine Co.
Ltd., Sherbrooke, 1904-09; in 1909
founded MacKinnon, Holmes & Co.
Ltd., becoming gen. manager, retain-
ing this position to date; company
has been very successful in the build-
ing of steel bridges and general steel
works as well as in the forging of
shells for the Imperial Government;
in 1917 purchased the holdings of A.
R. Holmes, thereby securing control
of the company; societies, A.F. &
A.M. and I.O.O.F., Sherbrooke Snow-
shoe Club; Independent; Presbyter-
ian; married Mary Louise Bowman,
daughter of Jos. Chas. Bowman, La-
colle, Que., Sept. 9, 1902; children,
Grace L., 1903; Joseph B., 1908; Jean
D. and Eleanor K., 1910.
MacKINNON, Capt. Cecil Gordon,
K.C., Montreal. -- Born at Cowans-
ville, Que., May 11, 1879, son of Jas.
and Emily S. MacKinnon; E. at Bish-
op's College School, McGill Univer-
sity (B.A. and B.C.S.) created K.£.
in 1914, a member of the law firm of
Foster, Martin, Mann, MacKinnon,
Hackett and Mulvena; Capt. 2nd
214 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Division Army Service Corps in over- smith business, which trade he
seas service; clubs, University, St. worked at in Perth for year; in 1898
James and Montreal, Montreal; Con- moved to Lysander, Megantic Co.,
servative; Anglican. where he acts as agent for Frost &
Wood farm machinery; married
MacLEAY, Alex. Munro, Danville, Clementine J. Wark, daughter of
Que. — Born at Rosshire, Dec. 4, Fmdlay Wark, Lysander, Que., May
1836, son of Laughlan & Margaret 23> 19P°; children, W. Findlay,
(Munro) MacLeay; Scotch; E. at St. : )1; Wmnifred S., 1902; Hazel,
Francis College. Clerked seven years ] )07: Bernice G., 1910.
in Richmond for Foster and Mac-
Leay, went to California in 1852; ex- MALTMAN, James, Graniteville,
plored gold mines for 9 years; re- Que. — Born at Kirhcudbrightshire,
turned in 1861, was partner in gen. Scotland, Feb. 25, 1870, son of Jas.
business at Castlebar, Que., under and Mary (Forteath) Maltman;
name of R. & A. MacLeay for 11 Scotch; came to Canada in 1899, lo-
years; from 1872 to date in business eating at Graniteville, Que. E. in
under name A. MacLeay and Riddle Scotland ; Postmaster at Graniteville ;
Bros., lumber merchants and rail'y societies: I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M.; Con-
contractors; member A.F. & A.M., servative; Presbyterian. Married
St. Andrew's Society; Liberal; Pres- Jannet M., daughter of Jas. Brodie,
byterian; married Rosanna Riddle, of Graniteville, Que., April 29, 1897;
daughter of Robt. Riddle of Shipton, one daughter, Florence, 1905.
Que., Nov. 20, 1867; one son, Dr. Al-
fred A. MacLeay, Oct. 8, 1869. MAMQOM r» -j A ™
MANSON, David Ames, Manson-
„ .. _ _ ville, Que. — Born at Mansonville,
MacRAE, Cyrus M., Cookshire, Que Dec 24, 1842, son of Jas. Man-
-77,Jl0rn at 9>Sshire' Qu!!" Jeb' son and Martha Perkins, an old
^ ( ™n £ T Q°mf I a£ <Maly Scotch familv after whom the town
(Mackay) MacRae; Scotch; E. Cook- was named; E. at the high schools of
shire Academy; elected councillor Knowlton, Waterloo, Stanstead and
Cookshire; several terms as mayor; Varennes; merchant from 1865 to
chairman school commissioners ; mem- 1891 director of the Missisquoi and
ber A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., C.O.F. ; Black River Valley Railway Co>> in
Conservative; Methodist; member whose interest he visited England in
firm of T MacRae & Co., Cookshire, 1882. director of Canada Agricul-
Cromwell and MacRae, lumber deal- tural Fire Ins Co . of E T Ingur.
ers; director Westbury Light, Heat ance Co . Missisquoi and Rouville
& Power Co., vice-pres. Chronicle Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; is collector of
Press, Incorporated; sec. Lib.-Con. customs at port of Mansonville; was
Assn of Compton, sec.-treas. Cook- postmaster several years and filled
shire Union Cemetery Co.; pres. various municipal offices; director of
local sporting clubs etc.; pres. E T. Brome Co Historical Society; mem-
Auto Club; married Georgia Bailey, ber Masonic Order and was Grand
Cookshire, May 22, 1901; children, Master of Grand Lod of Quebec,
Shirley E., Brenton and Pauline. 1905 and 1907; member of Old Boys'
Club of Brome Co. ; Conservative ;
MAJAURY, Alexander, Lysander, sat for Brome in House of Commons
Que. — Born at Hopetown, Ont., Nov. 1880-82; unsuccessfully contested
9, 1876, son of William and Spencer same in local election 1903; Angli-
(Horn) Majaury; Irish, grandfather, can; married Mary Eliza Manson,
William Majaury, born in Ireland daughter of Hiram Manson, Manson-
and settled in Lanark County, Ont., ville> Que-> 1866; children, Hattie
when a young man; E. public schools; », , , /,, -,ir ^ ,, -, ,. .
ass't postmaster at Lysander; I.O. Mabel <Mrs' W" D" McGregor) of
O.F., L.D.L.; Liberal; Presbyterian; Victoriaville, B.C., Alice Constance
when a young man learned the black- (Mrs G. W. Holmes), Dora Agnes.
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MARCHESSAULT, Luc Victor,
West Shefford, Que. -- Born at St.
Ours, Que., son of Louis and Hermine
(Buzin) Marchessault; general mer-
chant; Warden of Shefford County
for one year; Mayor of Shefford vil-
lage for. several years; secrteary-
treasurer of said village for five
years; member Council E. T. Associ-
ated Boards; J.P., etc.; married
Eugenie Pelletier, at Valcourt, Que.,
in 1890; have six children.
MAROIS, Chas., Beebe Jet., Que.
Born at St. Johnsbury, Que., April 4,
1854, son of Francis and Rebecca
(Lamere) Marois; French; grand-
father came from France, settled at
Belleville, Que. ; E. at public schools,
St. Johnsbury, Vt.; engaged in var-
ious lines of business at Lawrence,
Lowell and Boston, Mass., later in
Montreal; 1908 to 1910 farmed in
Stanstead Co.; 1910 established meat
business at Beebe Jet., Que.; elected
to Beebe Council in 1914; Justice of
Peace; Warden St. Elizabeth's
Church; first French-Canadian elect-
ed to Beebe Council; shareholder
American Asbestos Co.; Societies:
C.O.F. ; Independent; Roman Catho-
lic; married Mathilde Couillard, Cha-
teaugy, Que., Sept. 24, 1877; chil-
dren, Chas. O. Mathilda, Blesila,
Paula, Joseph F.
MARSHALL, James, Eastman,
Que. — Born at St. Bridgette, Que.,
Aug. 4, 1852, son of William J. and
Sarah (Purdy) Marshall; Irish;
grandfather was born in Ireland and
came to St. Bridgette, Que., when a
young man; E. public schools; mem-
ber No. 4 Co. 60th Batt. (now dis-
banded) ; 15th C.F.A., Granby; Coun-
cillor and School Commissioner sev-
eral years; Eastman Board of Trade;
with Huntington Mining Co., East-
man, for some years, later farming;
connected with bridge and building
dept., C.P.R., some time; always ac-
tive in local matters pertaining to
school and macadamizing highways,
etc. ; Conservative ; Anglican ; married
Susan Armstrong, daughter of Jas.
Armstrong, Waterloo, Que., March 1,
1876; children, Sarah E., 1877;
James W., 1879; Carrie E., 1881;
Phebe J., 1883; William A., 1885;
Susan L., 1886; Maggie E., 1888.
MARSTON, Reuben Sylvender,
Warden, Que. — Born at Warden,
Que,. Oct. 27, 1855, son of Samuel
and Laura (Bowker) Marston; Eng-
lish; Father, Samuel Marston, born
at St. Johnsbury, Vt., settled at Wat-
erloo when a young man; E. at public
schools and Warden model school;
pres. Liberal-Conservative Associ-
ation for County of Shefford 1903;
member A.F. & A.M., R.A.M.; Metho-
dist; as young man entered into lum-
ber business; 1885 purchased saw
mill from his father near Warden
where present mill is erected ; re-built
and added to former plant shingle
mill installing machinery to saw
laths, clapboards, etc.; in mercantile
business at Warden for fourteen
years; owner of limits in connection
with mill plant; for about fifteen
years wholesale dealer in lumber
interested in agriculture, also good
roads movement; a successful mill
owner and lumber dealer; married
Charlotte Solomon, daughter of late
Richard Solomon, West Ely, Que.,
April 2, 1877; children, Frederick C.,
1879 (deceased 1882); Ethel M.,
1881; Albert E., 1887.
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
MARTIN, Rev. Joseph Octave,
Coaticook — Born at Champlain, Que.,
Jan. 5, 1868, son of Zephirin and
Sophie Martin ; E. at Seminary of
Quebec; teacher at St. Charles Sem-
inary of Sherbroo'-e; parish priest
successively at St. Etienne de Bolton,
Lennoxville, Sutton and at Coati-
cook, which is his present field of
labor among a large and growing
parish.
MARTIN, Earle Aaron, Magog. -
Born at Waterloo. Que , May 30,
1872, son of Aaron and Sarah (Tib-
bitts) Martin; English; E. rublic
schools, Magog Acad., Stanstaad Col-
lege; Independent; Anglican; in 1907
entered partnership with his fither,
manufacturing house furnishings,
sash and doors, etc.; in 1911 H. E.
Wallace purchased his father's inter-
est and since that time he and Mr.
Wallace have carried on business un-
der name of Martin and Wallace ;
married Grace Wallace, daughter of
William Wallace, Magog, Aug. 15,
1905.
MARTIN, Dr. Simeon Henry, 285
Havard Ave., Montreal. - - Born at
Warden, Que., Aug. 28, 1867, son of
Cone B. and Martha (McLaughlin)
Martin; Irish-Am. E. Waterloo Acad-
emy, McGill University; M.D.C.M.;
ex-Mayor town of Waterloo, 1911;
ex-pres. Shefford Co. Med. Society;
societies, Montreal Medico-Chirugical
Society; Masonic P.M., A.F. & A.M.,
P.Z. Royal Arch, K. T., Karnak
Templar, Canadian Club, Montreal;
Conservative ; Anglican ; married
Caroline L. Jameson, daughter of B.
R. Jameson, M.D., Waterloo, Que.,
Oct. 10, 1894; children, Constance
V. C., 1898; Simson Jameson, 1904;
Albert Henry, 1906.
MARTIN, Marcus Cone, 214
Bishop St., Montreal. — Born at War-
den, Que., Oct. 30, 1873, son of Cone
B. and Martha (McLaughlin) Martin;
grandfather was one of 100 associ-
ates who came from New England
States and settled in Township of
Shefford; mother of Irish descent; E.
at Waterloo Academy; entered Can.
Militia in 1890, Q.M. 79th Batt. with
nK of Capt. in 1900; on disband-
ment of batt. in 1904 was appointed
Q.M. 13th Scottish Light Dragoons;
Major in 1910; volunteered for ac-
tive service at outbreak of war 1914,
later offered position of Q.M. (with
rank of Major) of 5th C.M.R., but
failed to pass medical examination;
has taken a keen interest in rifle
shooting for years; has long service
medal; began business career in 1895
in Waterloo, Que.; in 1910 growth of
business brought about partnership
of Martin & Stewart and removal of
hide and fur business to Montreal
where it is now located at 177-179
Duke St. with branch still at Water-
loo: member Canadian Club of Mont-
real; Conservative; Anglican; mar-
riad Phillis Winnall, daughter of Mrs.
G. Winnall, London, Eng., April 6,
1916.
MARTIN, Wm. Henry, Warden,
Que. — Born at Warden, Que., Jan.
25, 1852, son of Elijah W. and H.
(McLaughlin) Martin; Councillor 16
years, also Mayor and warden ; school
commissioner, chairman, sec'y-treas..
school board some years; J. P.; mar-
ried, 1st, Charlotte M. Berry, died
1904; 2nd, Rebecca Standish; have
four children.
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beef cattle for home and foreign
markets, but later took up dairy
farming; married Lizzie Johnson,
Dixville, Que., Aug. 31, 1898; chil-
dren, Ruby M., 1899; Clinton J.,
1909.
McCABE, John Irving, Windsor
Mills, Que. — Born at Stanbury, Que.,
Dec. 17, 1883, son of John McCabe
and Phoebe S. Marshall; Scotch and
Irish; grandfather, John McCabe,
came from Ireland and settled in
Missisquoi in early fifties; E. public
school and Cowansville Academy;
member of I.O.O.F., Grand Master in
1912; grand rep. at Minneapolis in
1913 and at Atlantic City in 1914;
A.F. & A.M. and Royal Guardians;
entered service of E. T. Bank at
Coaticook in 1902, and served at
several branches; appointed manager
at Scotstown 1913; later at Clar-
enceville and Marbleton and now at
Windsor Mills; Liberal; Anglican;
married Martha Holden Chandler,
Cowansville, June 29, 1904; children,
Russell I. and Ethel L.
MAY, Ernest Harry, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born in England, Aug. 30,
1868, son of John and Catherine
(Motton) May; father came to On-
tario in 1873 and moved to Mel-
bourne 1878; E. at St. Francis Col-
lege, Richmond, Que. ; was employed
for seven years by Williamson and
Crombie at Kingsbury, later at Bald-
winville, Mass. ; returned to Canada
in 1894 accepting position with A. J.
Whitehead, Eastman, Que. ; one year
at Coaticook; in 1898 clerk with T.
W. Fuller; 1904 in partnership with
F. P. Houlahan, under name of May
& Houlahan, general grocers; mem-
ber Board of Trade; I.O.O.F.; I.O.F.;
Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club; Conser-
vative ; Anglican ; married Siniade
Desrocher, daughter of S. Desrocher,
Thompsonville, Conn., June 7, 1895;
children, Beatrice C., 1904; Lola S.,
1006.
MAYHEW, William George, Dix-
ville, Que. — Born at Dixville, Que.,
Nov. 10, 1868 son of Joseph B. and
Susan E. (Neill) Mayhew; grand-
father came to Bury from England
when nineteen; E. public schools;
school commissioner at Dixville 1909;
I.O.O.F. ; Liberal; eight years in em-
ploy of Averill Lumber Co. as mill-
wright; 1893-96 was connected with
various lumber concerns in Northern
Vermont; 1896-1899 with A. M. Stet-
son Co. of Boston, Mass., at Norton
Mills, Vt.; in 1899 bought the
"straw" farm where he is now en-
gaged in dairying and specializes in
Jerseys and Tamworth swine; Bap-
tist; married Laura A. Drew, Sept.
19. 1893; children. Reginald A.,
1896; Stanley J., 1898; Gordon L.,
1899; Vivian J., 1908.
MAYHEW, William Thomas, Dix-
ville, Que. — Born at Dixville, Que..
Sept. 30, 1862, son of George and
Maria (Major) Mayhew; English;
father located first at Bury, Que. ; E.
public schools; elected to Dixville
Council in 1898, re-elected 1912; one
term as school commissioner; acted CAPT. J. A. McCALLUM
as pro-Mayor in 1915; Liberal; An-
glican; succeeded his father as sue- McCALLUM, Capt. James Archi-
cessful farmer on homestead; at first bald, Danville, Que. — Born at Dan-
he paid special attention to raising ville, Feb. 10, 1868, son of Archi-
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bald and Eleanor (Moir) McCallum;
Scotch; E. Danville Academy; hon.
rank of Captain in llth Hussars ;
Quarter Master E. T. 117th Batt.,
overseas; school commissioner 1902-
1914; councillor 1907-15; Mayor
1915; A.F. & A.M., Grand Lodge
Officer 1910; Conservative; Presby-
terian; general merchant at Leeds
Village 1888-1893; succeeded father
in dairy business and has extensive
agricultural and dairy interests; man-
ager of Shipton Creamery; business
built up by his -father, who made first
creamery butter in this section; mar-
ried Lillian Lodge, Kingsey, Que.,
Nov., 1893; children, Ruth Eleanor
and Bessie C.
McCAMMON, John, Inverness,
Que. — Born at Inverness, Que., July,
1863, son of James and Margaret
(Hall) McCammon, North of Ireland,
came to Inverness 1849, resided there
his life time; E. at Inverness Acad-
emy; 5 years with R. and J. McKen-
zie, general merchants, Inverness,
Que. ; one year with Glover & Fry,
Quebec City; started general store in
Inverness 1884 and built present
store in 1895; extensive fire insur-
ance business; councillor and school
manager; member I.O.O.F. ; Lib-
eral; Presbyterian; married Mary
Ann Whyte, daughter of John Whyte,
Leeds Village, Sept., 1887; children,
John Whyte, Margaret A., George D.,
Alexander M., Andrew D., Har-
riett M.
McCASKILL, Kenneth, Keith, Que.
Born at Keith, Feb., 1865; general
farming with particular attention to
beef raising; elected to Bury Council
1899; Postmaster at Keith since
1897; married Lottie Wilson, daugh-
ter of Wm. Wilson, at Gould, Que.,
Oct. 24, 1899; have two sons.
McCLARTY, Lucius Lyman, Sut-
ton — Born at West Brome, July 18,
1869, son of William and Harriet
(Garfield) McClarty; Scotch; his W. S. McCORKILL
father William McCarty coming from
Scotland about 1840 and settling in McCORKILL, Philip Winfield Scott
Eastern Townships; several years in Keaney, Farnham, Que. -- Born at
employ of marble dealer, first at Farnham, Oct. 1, 1860, son of Rob-
Stanbridge Sta. and then at Middle- ert and Margaret (Meehan) McCor-
burg, Vt. ; in 1893, established busi-
ness as dealer in marble and granite
at Sutton which he has successfully
conducted since; I.O.O.F., A.F. &
A.M., member Karnak Temple; A. A.
O.W.M.S., Montreal; Anglican; Con-
servative; married Sarah S. West-
over, Dunham, Feb. 3, 1890; one
daughter, Beatrice A. M., 1892.
McCLATCHIE, Robert Henry,
Ayer's Cliff, Que. — Born at Burk,
N.Y., April 6, 1869, son of Samuel
and Elizabeth (Mason) McClatchie;
Scotch; E. public schools, member
A.F. & A.M., Royal Arch and K. T.,
also I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist; en-
gaged in tin and plumbing business
with father at Hemmingford until
1898; with his brothers, J. C. and A.
L. McClatchie, established large hard-
ware business at Cowansville under
name of McClatchie Bros. ; when
store burned in 1910 withdrew from
firm and moved to Ayer's Cliff where
he carries on the same line of busi-
ness; married Martha Tennison, Rox-
ham, Que., Dec. 28, 1892; children,
Mary E., Raymond, Clarence R.
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kill; Scotch-Irish; E. Model and High
schools, Montreal; Councillor, Farn-
ham, 1906 to 1914, Mayor 1914; af-
ter leaving school entered the employ
of S. Carsley & Co., Montreal, two
years, later accepted position with
Ligget & Hamilton of that city; in
1879 interested with John R. Ruther-
ford of Chatauguay County in farm-
ing; 1880 took up farming on own
behalf and continued until 1905; re-
moved to Farnham and became inter-
ested in municipal affairs and real
estate; societies, I.O.O.F., Grand
Master of Quebec 1909-1910; Lib-
eral; Presbyterian; married Miss
Scott, youngest daughter of Sylvester
and Ann (Hawthorne) Scott, Farn-
ham, Dec. 6, 1882; children, C. Carl-
ton and James S. S.
McCORKILL, Hon. John Charles,
B.C.L., LL.D., D.C.L.; puisne judge
of the Superior Court, Province of
Quebec, Court House, Quebec— Born
at Farnham, Que., Aug. 31, 1854, son
of Robert and Margaret (Meehan)
McCorkill; E. Farnham and St. Johns
Academies, McGill model and normal
schools, McGill University; assistant
to the principal and afterwards prin-
cipal, under the Protestant School
Commissioners, Montreal; called to
the Quebec Bar 1878; practiced
Montreal and district of Bedford ;
he received his present appoint-
ment 1906; prepared the leg-
islation revising the taxation laws re-
lating to banks, corporations and suc-
cessions, etc., whereby the revenue
for the year 1906-07 was so improved
there was a surplus of half a million
dollars, without the usual receipts
from the leasing of timber lands; was
appointed commissioner, with Hon.
M. Mathieu, of the Superior Court,
and L. J. Gauthier, K.C., M.P., both
of Montreal, for the revision of the
municipal code of the Province of
Quebec, 1910; completed and re-
ported 1912; unsuccessful candidate
to Legislative Assembly for the
County of Missisquoi, 1886 and
1888; elected M.L.A. County of Mis-
sisquoi 1897; appointed member of
the Quebec Legislative Council for
the District of Bedford, 1898; re-
signed 1903 to accept office of pro-
vincial treasurer; elected to Quebec
Legislature for the County of Brome,
1903; re-elected by acclamation
1904; resigned both his portfolio and
his seat in the Legislature 1906, upon
receiving present appointment;
Mayor of Cowansville several years;
has taken an active interest in edu-
cational matters; member of the
Protestrnt Committee of the Council
of Public Instruction of the Province
of Quebec; was interested in local
history; active member and some
time president of the Missisquoi
County Historical Society; held a
commission in the 5th Royal Scots
(now Royal Highlanders), April,
1879; retired with rank of Major,
Nov., 1887; married Apphia Mary,
second daughter of late Hon. Elijah
Leonard, of London, Ont., May 21,
1884; clubs, Garrison, Quebec; St.
James', Montreal; societies, I.O.O.F.,
C.O.F., Quebec Literary and Histori-
cal Society (president 1914) ; Prot-
estant. Address: Braeside, 189 Grand
Allee, Quebec.
McCRACKEN, George, Danville,
Que. - - Born at Huntingdon, Que.,
April, 1865, son of Robert and Mar-
garet McCracken; Scotch and Irish;
E. Huntingdon Academy; conducts
flour and feed business at Danville;
member Danville Council 1909-1915;
School Commissioner, 1906-1910;
chairman School Commissioners
1909; member Danville Board of
Trade; A.F. & A.M.; pres. of St.
Andrew's Society 1910; Richmond
County Club; Liberal; married Helen
E. Morrill, Nicolet Falls, Que., Sept.,
1889; children, Merrick Rennie, Geo.
Arthur.
McCREA, Frank N., M.P., Sher-
brooke, Que., president Brompton
Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Montreal,
Que. ; president Sherbrooke Lumber
Co.; president the Devon Lumber Co.
Ltd., president Stanstead & Sher-
brooke Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
president Federal Asbestos Co., vice-
president Urban Land Co., Ltd., Fort
William, Ont., director Massawippi
Vflley Railway Co., vice-president
Lotbiniere Lumber Co., Ltd. Born in
South Durham, Que., Jan. 14, 1852,
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MEN OP TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
F. N. McCREA
son of Francis and Elisa (Nelson)
McCrea. E. in South Durham public
school: lemained on his father's farm
until the age of twenty-one, then en-
gaged in bark and lumber business in
South Durham; with his associates he
purchased the Lotbiniere Lumber Co.
which also included the Lotbiniere &
Megantic Railway (railway since
sold) ; in 1902 became president of
the railway and vice-president of the
lumber company. This purchase in-
cluded sixty thousand acres of free-
hold timber limits and thirty miles of
railway fully equipped and in oper-
ation. With his associates bought
five hundred miles of Government
timber limits and organized the Sher-
brooke Lumber Co., of which he was
appointed president in 1904, took
part in the reorganization of the
Brompton Pulp & Paper Co. which
took over the Royal Paper Mills Com-
pany's plant at East Angus and their
vast timber limits on the St. Francis
River, 1907. Has resided in Sher-
brooke since 1901; unsuccessful can-
didate to Quebec Legislature for
Drummond, 1900, elected to the
House of Commons for Sherbrooke
1911; Councillor for Durham for
four years and also served as Mayor
eleven .years, Warden for County of
Drummond for two years; moved
from South Durham to Sherbrooke in
1901; Alderman North Ward, 1902-
1910; Governor Sherbrooke Protes-
tant Hospital; Liberal; Methodist.
Married Judith Fannie Ella Wake-
field, daughter of Edwin Wakefield,
South Durham, Nov. 11, 1882; has
four sons and four daughters.
McCULLOUGH, David, Inverness,
Que. — Born at Inverness, Que., Jan.
31, 1870, son of William J. and Mar-
garet (McGill) McCullough; member
Inverness Village Council 1906.
Mayor since 1912; Conservative;
Presbyterian; married Harriet W.
Kinnear, daughter of John L. Kin-
near: have two children.
McCURDY, Dr. Thomas, (M.D.
C.M. McGill), Coaticook, Que. — Born
at Ormstown, Aug. 1, 1867, son of
Alexander McCurdy and Helen Lig-
gett, member of Coaticook Council
f • r 3 years ; Conservative ; Presbyter-
i'in; married Olla E. Knight, Coati-
cook.
McDERMOTT, Patrick George,
Cookshire, Que. — Born at Randboro,
Que., Dec. 14, 1853, son of Martin
and Margaret McCafferty McDer-
mott; Irish; father came from Ireland
when young man and settled at
Randboro, Compton County; E. at
public schools; elected to Eaton
Council 1911, re-elected 1914; Con-
servative; Roman Catholic; in 1875
went to Carson City, in the American
West, where he was engaged in lum-
ber business; returned to Cookshire
in 1884, and purchased farm at
Flanders, near Cookshire, from H. E.
Taylor ; since that time he has follow-
ed mixed farming; married Annie
Gray, daughter of Patrick Gray,
Randboro, Que., Nov. 23, 1885; chil-
dren, Charles G., 1888; Bryan F. C.,
1901.
McELROY, Robert, Richford, Vt.
Born at Adamsville, Que., July 25,
1863, son of James and Eleanor
(Johnson) McElroy; Scotch; father
came from Ireland when a boy and
settled at Durham; E. public school
and Dunham Academy; after leaving
school served aprpenticeship with
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221
Charles Brown, Dunham, Que.; in
1886 purchased the business of O. R.
Anderson, Stanbridge East, and con-
ducted plumbing and tinsmith busi-
ness for six years; 1892 sold out
and went to Boston for about one
year; 1893 travelled in the American
West, then returned to Knowlton and
established tinsmith-plumbing busi-
ness conducting same till 1912, when
he sold out business and went to
Canadian West with his family, re-
turning he formed partnership with
C. E. Whitcomb and bought out
Small Bros., business in U. S., manu-
facturers of lightning evaporator and
sugar utensils; member Knowlton
Council seven years, also, school
commissioner; Conservative; Metho-
dist; married Blanche Phelps at Stan-
bridge East, March 2, 1891; children,
Elsie E., 1898.
K. N. McIVER
McIVER, Kenneth Nicholson,
Gould, Que. — Born at Gould, Oct. 3,
1871, son of Kenneth A. and Ann
(Nicholson) Mclver; Scotch; father
was born on Isle of Lewis, Scotland,
and came to Lingwick in 1841 with
his parents, where he lived until he
was 68 years of age. E. at public
schools; Councillor municipality of
Lingwick 1906, re-elected 1909-12-
15, Mayor since 1910; Warden Comp-
ton County 1913 and 1917; Sec'y-
Treas. School Board since 1904; vice-
pres. Compton Agricultural Society;
Census Commissioner Compton
County 1911; Liberal; Secretary
County Liberal Association; I.O.
O.F. ; Presbyterian; succeeded his
father as successful farmer, paying-
particular attention to Durham beef
cattle for domestic and foreign mar-
kets; always a strong supporter of
good roads movement and the better-
ment of rural education ; married
Mabel McVetty, daughter of Wm.
McVetty, Inverness, Que., Sept. 29,
1909; children, Isabel N., 1911; Anna
G., 1913; Kenneth W., 1914.
McKay, Smith Alex., No. Hatley.
Born at Sherrington, Que., Jan. 1,
1848, son of Wm. and Sina (Smith)
McKay; elected to No. Hatley Coun-
cil 1902; Mayor seven years; school
commissioner for tp. of Hatley 16
years, also member of No. Hatley
school board 12 years; member and
director of Stanstead Co. Agr'l Soc. ;
Conservative ; Presbyterian ; married
Nettie Ramsdell, Jan. 1, 1880; have
four children.
McKEE, John Wesley, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Coaticook, Oct. 20,
1867, son of George W. and Mar-
garat (Lloyd) McKee; Scotch; his
father being born near Belfast, Ire-
land, and came to Canada with his
parents at age of 7 years, settling at
Leeds, Que.; E. Coaticook Acad. ; af-
ter leaving school was bookkeeper
three years at J. S. Mitchell & Co.'s
and three years for McFarlane Mill-
ing Co.; 1893 purchased interest in
W. S. Dresser & Co.; for past 12
years engaged in present business of
carriages, farm implements, leather
goods, etc., recently adding line of
autos and now doing business to-
gether with his son, Lloyd R. McKee,
under firm name of McKee Sales &
Service Co., member Council Board
of Trade; pres. Sherbrooke Liberal
Ass'n, 1912, and of Sherbrooke Curl-
ing Club, 1915-16; past pres. Y.M.
C.A. ; Liberal; Methodist; married
Mary Eliza, daughter of Clark Gor-
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don, Sept. 10, 1889; children, Clark
Gordon, b. 1890, died 1904; Lloyd
Rankin, 1893; Allan Lancaster, 1906.
McKENZIE, Angus M., Scotstown,
Que. — Born at Dell, Compton Co.,
Dec. 22, 1878, son of Murdock and
Annie (Morrison) McKenzie; Scotch;
grandfather (Charles McKenzie)
came from Island of Lewis about
1850, first settling in Ont. ; later
came to Compton Co.; E. public
schools; elected to council 1908,
1911-13, Mayor 1914; councillor
1915; school commissioner; vice-pres.
Compton County Conservative As-
sociation; engaged in farming and
lumber; 1904 established general
store at Scotstown; dealer pulpwood,
railway ties, etc.; pres. Scotstown
Manufacturing Co.; member Otter
Brook Lumber Co. ; member Board of
Trade; executive E. T. Associated
Board of Trade; societies, I.O.O.F.,
I.O.F.; C.O.F.; Conservative; Presby-
terian; married Lilly M. Morrison,
Gould Station, Que., June 24, 1908;
children, Doris C. and Arnold M.
McMAHON, James Patrick, West
Shefford — Born at St. Joachim, Que.,
July 17, 1879, son of Thomas and
Mary J. (Dunlavey) McMahon; Irish,
grandfather, Michael McMahon, com-
ing from Ireland and settling in
North Shefford about 1845; E. public
schools; engaged in farming and
stock raising at West Shefford; in
1906 purchased meat and grocery
business of Edward Poirier, at West
Shefford; interested in good roads
movement and general matters per-
taining to agricultural; elected to
West Shefford council 1910; member
West Shefford Board of Trade;
C.O.F., 'Alliance National; Roman
Catholic; Liberal; married Clara
Harvey, of Granby, Sept. 11, 1908.
McMANAMY, Daniel, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Quebec, 1839; Irish;
E. at Christian Brothers and private
schools; began general store keeping
in 1868; Mayor of Sherbrooke 1893;
member of the city council 1882 to
1913; served many years as chair-
man of Finance Committee; origin-
ator and leader of municipal owner-
D. McMANAMY
ship movement in Sherbrooke result-
ing in acquisition by city of water-
works and electric power; showed his
faith in Sherbrooke by buying from
B. A. Land Co. large tract of land in
south ward and opening it up for set-
tlement, it now being most populous
section of city; after retiring from
council continued to take keen inter-
est in civic affairs, taking out at his
personal expense several injunctions
against council to restrain that body
from carrying out works which he
considered detrimental to city inter-
ests ;Justice of Peace for many years ;
societies, Knights of Columbus; St.
Francis Club; Liberal; Catholic; mar-
ried Ann Cahill.
McMANUS, William John, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Danville,
Que., Oct. 10, 1863, son of John and
Elizabeth (Caldbeck) McManus;
Irish; E. Danville Academy, St.
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke; for
some time conducted store at Sher-
brooke under name of Brosseau and
McManus, grocers; 1895 to 1903 with
W. R. Webster & Co., cigar manu-
facturers, Sherbrooke; 1903 accepted
position with Sherbrooke Cigar Co.;
now sec's-treas. for said company;
secretaries, C.O.F., I.O.F., Knights of
Columbus; clubs, St. George's (Sher-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
223
18, 1888, (deceased June, 1903) ; one
daughter, Mary E. Norine, 1900.
brooke) ; Conservative; Roman Cath- Priory of Canada for the District of
olic; married Kathleen Shea, daugh- Quebec; Liberal; Presbyterian,
ter of John Shea, Sherbrooke, June
McMURRAY, Robert, Lennoxville,
Que. — Born at Windsor Mills, Nov.
25,, 1876, son of John and Elizabeth
(Cassidy) McMurray; Scotch; grand-
parents came from Scotland and set-
tled in Drummond County; E. Wind-
sor Mills Academy and Montreal
Business College; engaged for some
years as clerk for A. Trudeau, Wind-
sor Mills, Que., Canada Ffeper Co.,
Windsor Mills, and A. L. Brown and
Son, Lennoxville, and succeeded to
latter firm, May 1, 1906, in partner-
ship with Chas. Hall, under name of
McMurray and Hall, general mer-
chants; Mayor of Lennoxville. 1914-
15; Warden Sherbrooke County,
1915; Councillor village of Lennox-
ville; A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., C.O.F.,
I.O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican; married
Persis Adelyne Coates, daughter of
Barlow Coates, Bury, Que., June 22,
1904; children, Robert Dallas, 1905;
Gordon Alymer, 1913; Eileen Mar-
garet, 1915.
J. McMORINE
McMORINE, John, merchant, Rich-
mond, Que. — Born at Melboro, Que.,
Aug. 5, 1862, son of John and Mar-
garet (Munroe) McMorine; Scotch;
parents came from Scotland in 1842;
E. common school and St. Francis
College, Richmond, Que.; member
firm of McMorine Bros., general mer-
chants, one of leading retail firms of
the district; director and secretary-
treasurer Glendyne Slate & Roofing
Co., Limited, quarry at Glendyne,
Temiscouata; elected councillor of
town of Richmond by acclamation,
1893, re-elected 1896, 1899, 1905-
1908-11-14; during that time was
elected Mayor for four terms; presi-
dent of Richmond County Agr'l Soc. ;
Past Master of St. Francis Lodge, No.
15, Q.R., A.F. & A.M.; first principal
of Holyrood Chapter, No. 15, R.A.M.;
Past Preceptor, Sussex Preceptpry,
No. 9, Sherbrooke; member Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite, Montreal;
Past Grand Senior Warden of the
Grand Lodge of Quebec; Past Pro-
vincial Grajid Prior of the Great
McVETTY, Alfred Alexander,
Sawyerville, Que. — Born at St. Syl-
vestre, Que., July 11, 1867, son of
William and Ruth (Lowery) Mc-
Vetty; English, family came to Can-
ada in 1830, and settled in Megantic
County; E. public schools; school
commissioner at East Clifton for six
years; councillor at same T>lace for
three years; Conservative; Methodist;
engaged in general farming, stock
raising and lumber business until
1911. when he purchased general
merchandise stock of late R. Cun-
ningham. Sawyerville; in 1912
bought the Sawyerville House from
E. Bouchard; married Lucy Lindsay,
Clifton. Que., Sept. 8, 1896; chil-
dren, William L., George E., Irwin
and Rufus H.
McVEAY, John Francis, Stanstead,
Que. — Born at Clydes Corner. Que.,
Nov. 3, 1876, son of John and Eliza
(Bridges) McVeay; Irish, grand-
father (Michael McVeay) came from
north of Irelend and settled in Hunt-
ingdon County when about twenty
years old; E. Huntingdon Academy;
224 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
elected to Stanstead County Council lish; grandfather came from New
1909, re-elected 1910 and 1913; Hampshire with first settlers of
Mayor 1913-1914, re-elected Mayor Stanstead Co.; E. public schools and
1915; member Agr'l Soc. ; director of Stanstead College; followed con-
Farmers' Club; Liberal; Methodist, tracting and building for 17 years;
As young man succeeded father on later with J. H. Merrill, Smith Mills,
homestead in Huntingdon County; in Que.; in 1904 in company with
1902 sold said property and purchas- Chas. R. Jenkins, purchased business
ed present farm at Cassville, Que., of J. H. Merrill; in 1908 bought part-
near Ayer's Cliff; breeder to consid- ner's interest in business and con-
erable extent of Holstein cattle; as ducted general lumber and mill busi-
councillor and mayor has taken a ness as sole owner; in 1912 formed
very active part in advocating im- partnership with Mr. Raymond tak-
proved highways, also; advanced edu- ing over mill; I.O.O.F., C.O.F. ; Lib-
cation in rural sections; married Fan- eral; Methodist; married Lizzie Fad-
nie M. Bangs, daghter of Lucius den, Stanstead, Que.; two sons, Har-
Bangs, Cassville, Que., Aug. 28, old H. and Ralph C.
1906.
MIDDLETON, Harry Herbert,
McNAMARA, Michael, Bedford, Waterloo, Que. — Born at Brampton,
Que. — Born at Bedford, Que., May Ont., May 6, 1873, son of Rev. I.
28, 1859, son of Michael and Gather- Middleton and E. Middleton; Irish;
ine (McGarey) McNamara; Irish, E. Oshawa public school and Trinity
father was born in Ireland and came College School, Port Hope; member
to this country about 1854, settled Waterloo Board of Trade; A.F. &
at Bedford where he died in 1871; E. A.M.; Dorchester Chapter, Water-
at public schools and Bedford Acad- loo; Knights Templar; Anglican; en-
emy; first engaged in farming and tered Molson's Bank at St. Thomas
local milk dealer; later in company in 1890 and has since held positions
with W. A. Sheltus extensive dealer at Aylmer, Toronto, Morrisburg,
in bankrupt stock, also conducted Brockville and Alvinston in Ontario
general store at Bedford for some and Waterloo, Que.; first appointed
years, formed partnership with C. O. manager in 1906 at Alvinston; trans-
Jones as general hardware dealers, ferred to Waterloo Jan., 1913; mar-
Bedford, disposing of his interests to ried Esther W. O'Callaghan, Cork,
partner in 1912; is one of largest Ireland, Sept., 1897; children, Ern-
real estate owners in Missisquoi Co.. est, Oct., 1900.
owning several farms consisting of
over two thousand acres of land in MIGNAULT, Jos. O'Callaghan, 17
high state of cultivation and over Sanborn St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
three hundred cattle mostly dairy at Worcester, Mass., Oct. 31, 1862,
cows; conducted considerable lumber son of Dr. Pierre Basil and Catherine
business and other business enter- (O'Callaghan) Mignault; French and
prises; advocate of municipalities im- Irish; born in United States but of
proving highways by taking advant- British father and consequently a
age of Good Roads Act; School Com- British subject; E. at St. Mary's Col-
missioner; I.O.F. ; Liberal; Roman lege, Montreal, Fordham University,
Catholic: married A. Pigeon, daugh- New York. McGill University, Mont-
ter of N. Pigeon. New York City, real, and Ecole des Fonts et Chaus-
Oct. 20. 1885; children, M. Alice, sees, Paris, France; made profes-
1886; Corrine K., 1887; Luella A., sional studies as civil engineer at the
1889; M. Guy, 1890; Violet. 1894; two latter institutions; corporate
Walter, 1897; Gwendoline, 1898. member of the Canadian Society of
Civil Engineers, Quebec Land Sur-
MERRILL, Herbert Wesley, Smith veyor; as civil engineer Mr. Mignault
Mills, Que. — Born at Fitch Bay, Que., has been mainly identified with muni-
Dec. 4, 1864, son of Moses P. and cipal work, among works constructed
P. :gusta (Thompson) Merrill; Eng- under his superintendence are water-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 225
works at Baie St. Paul, Hunting-ton, hardware, groceries, July, 1914; pur-
Perth, Ont., St. Jerome, Megantic, chased partner's interest and carries
Rimouski, Magog, Black Lake, Ville business as sole owner; appointed
Marie, Asbestos, Ste. Agathe and postmaster at Smith Mills, Que.,
E. Angus and systems of sewerage 1912; I.O.F. ; Conservative; Univer-
and drainage for most of the above salist; married Aza L. Cass, Magog,
towns; he has also installed or re- Que., Dec. 18, 1895; children, Wil-
ported upon a number of hydraulic Hard O., Leon W., Mary L., Esther B.
developments; before going into pri- Q
vate practice was employed for about , MILLER, Capt. Howard B., Sher-
10 vears as consulting engineer by Brooke Que —Born at Woonsocket,
the Dominion Dept. of Public Works; g-L> Ma5;.1128' 188.7» *on of TEdwm
Past Grand Knight and District De- P°rteJ Mlllf.r, and, Emma Louise
puty, Knights of Columbus; Conser- Gr,anV En«^' E" fB°sfton £ubl1'
vative; Roman Catholic; married fhools'. feller Institute Grand
Blanche Henriette Tache, daughter Ligne, Bishop s College and McGill
of Louis Tache, N. P. Sheriff of St. University; Captain 22nd Battery
Hvacinthe, Que., June 14, 1887; chil- C.F.A.; volunteered for service and
dr'en, Louis (Q.L.S.) Charles, Law went overseas with 35t.h B.att^y un-
student; Alexandre, Marie (deceas- derMaj- Fletcher, serving in France;
ed) and Paule Sec'y-Treas. Canada's Great Eastern
Exhibition ; Sec'y-Treas. Sherbrooke
MILFORD, Richard G., Sherbrooke, County of Agricultural Society;
Que.— Born in England, Feb. 6, 1863, Knights of Pythias ;A.F & A.M., St.
son of John and Emma (Barter) Mil- George s Club; Curling Club; Snow-
ford, English; came to Canada 1868; shoe Club; Massawippi Canoe Club
E. Sherbrooke public and private an,d Y.M.C.A. ; Conservative; Umver-
schools; fifteen years supt. of large salist; married Amy Henrietta Ander-
estate in North Carolina ; 1906 re- fn> Sherbrooke, July 1, 1909; chil-
turned to Sherbrooke and entered dre,n> L°Tulse Anderson and Howard
into partnership with father under J
name of John Milford & Son, florist; MILLER, James, Island Brook,
upon the death of father he became Que. — Born at Lakefield, Que., May
sole owner of present business; office 8, 1844, son of Levi and Elizabeth
and store Strathcona Square; green- (Kerr) Miller; English; father was
house and nursery, East Sherbrooke; born in New Hampshire and came to
the business was established by the Argenteuil County after war of 1812.
late John Milford in 1869; A.F. & Member of Newport Township Board
A.M., C.O.F. ; Conservative; Baptist; of Health; Independent; Methodist;
married Ella Pittman, Greenville, farmed for four years at Lakefield,
S.C., Aug. 1, 1890; children, Bessie Que.; sold out in 1867 and moved to
M., Mabel A., May E. Island Brook, where he has since fol-
lowed general and mixed farming;
MILLER, Willard Herbert, Smith served with No. 5 Co., Argenteuil
Mills, Que. - - Born at Smith Mills, Rangers, in Fenian Raid, and receiv-
Que., March 21, 1867, son of Willard ed medal; given grant of one hundred
and Lucinda (Hunt) Miller; English; and sixty acres by Ontario Govern-
grandfather came from New Hamp- ment for service; mail carrier under
shire, as U. E. Loyalist and settled at contract with Dominion Government
Marlow, Stanstead Co.; E. at public for 34 years, covering 22 miles per
schools and Stanstead College; en- day between Island Brook, Learned
gaged in farming and stock raising at Plain and Cookshire, only missing
Smith Mills, Que., for several years; four trips during the 34 years; mar-
1908 formed partnership with L. O. ried Mary Henderson, daughter of
Cass and established business at Wm. Henderson, Lachute, April 28,
Smith Mills, Que., as flour and feed 1864; children, Alexander, 1865;
merchants, also installing mill along Naomi. 1869; Charlotte J., 1874;
B. & M. Ry.; added to this stock of Ethel E., 1881.
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MILLER, Robert Edmund, Brome,
Que. — Born at Henryville, Dec. 26,
1852, son of David and Margaret A.
(Robinson) Miller; Scotch; father,
David Miller, born in County Antrim,
Ireland, and came when a young man
to Ottawa, later settling at Henry-
ville, Que.; engaged in farming and
stock raising till 1890 when he re-
moved to Brome and bought Thomas
Chapman farm; 1890 sold property
for exhibition grounds of Brome Agl.
Soc. ; conducts general insurance
agency he furnished a free rifle
range and athletic grounds at
Brome; president Brome Co. S. P.
C. A.; president Brome Co. No-Li-
cence League ; councillor Township of
Brome six years, Mayor one year;
1900 appointed J.P.; Methodist; Lib-
eral. Married Lydia E. Sawyer, Clar-
enceville, Oct. 20, 1880; children,
Grace L., 1881; Mildred A., 1888.
M.LLER, Willard, Griffin, Que.—
Born at Stanstead, Que., May 27,
1839, son of Willard and Esther
(Gustin) Miller; Welsh, grandfather
(Ira Miller) born in Marlow, N.H.,
and came to Stanstead in 1803 ; E.
Stanstead Academy; at one time
councillor of Stai. stead Township ;
member A.F. & A.M. since 1864;
Conservative; Universalist; when
young man went to States and en-
gaged in teaching, returning to Stan-
stead one year after outbreak of the
Civil War; purchased farm and made
farming his chief occupation but con-
tinued teaching at intervals for
many years; at one time was princi-
pal of Beebe model school; also
owned farm property and conducted
farming to some extent, now retired
and living at Griffin, Que.; married
Lucinda Hunt, daughter of A. Hunt,
Stanstead, Nov. 10, 1862, deceased
1889; children, Mary A., 1864; Wil-
lard H., 1867; Martha, 1873.
MILLER, Nathaniel White, Brome,
Que. — Born at Belfast, Ireland, June
25, 1849, son of Henry C. and Jane
(White) Miller; Scotch, came to
Clarenceville with his parents when a
child who landed at Quebec City af-
ter a voyage of nine weeks crossing
the Atlantic; E. public schools; post-
master Brome Center 23 years; dir.
Agr'l Society, pres. 1911; valuator;
judge of county crops; bridge inspec-
tor, etc. ; after leaving school spent
some time in Vermont farming and
engaged with W. W. Marshall, manu-
facturer; returning to Brome Center
1875 purchased present property; has
always taken active part in matters
pertaining to agriculture, improved
highways, better schools and civic im-
provements; one of best known and
successful farmers in Brome County;
Liberal; Methodist; married Ada M.
Beerwort, daughter of Harvey Beer-
wort, Clarenceville, Feb. 9, 1876;
children, Harvey H., 1878; Lillie M.,
1880; Myrtle L., 1883; Ethel M.,
1885; Marshall W., 1890; Gordon T.,
1893.
MINER, H. H., Dunham, Que.—
Born at Selby Lake, Nov. 3, 1870,
son of George Miner and Pruella
Haynes; E. Dunham Academy; after
some years farming, entered mercan-
tile business in Dunham buying first
stock of E. A. Gear and later buying
property of D. Guillet, where he de-
veloped an extensive general store
business, building a new block ; school
commissioner, councillor; Liberal;
Methodist; married Amelia B. Patch,
daughter of E. J. Patch, Millington;
six sons and two daughters.
MINER, William H., Granby, Que.
Born at Granby, 1879, son of Wil-
liam W. and Orpha A. Leet, grandson
of Harlow Miner, whose father, Dr.
Allen Miner, came to St. Armand
from New Hampshire, he being a
direct descendant of Thomas Miner
who was one of foremost men of New
London, Ct, in early 1600; E.
Granby high school; began business
with Granby Rubber Co., 1898; in
1908 left to take present position
with Miner Rubber Co., organized
by late S. H. C. Miner, who had built
and owned the Granby Rubber Co.;
member Granby Council; Governor
Montreal Cong'l Col., vice-pres.
Granby Elastic Web Co., president
Miner Shoe Co., Ltd., Montreal; En-
gineers' Club and Canada Club,
Montreal; Liberal, Congregationalist;
married Mabel E. Chambers, daugh-
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227
Miquelon and Nancy Burning;
French-Canadian and Irish ; E. St. Ca-
mille Elementary school; councillor
at Danville since 1915; Justice of
Peace 1899; Knights of Columbus;
Independent; Roman Catholic; car-
ries on general lumber business at
Lac des Ecorces, Labelle Co., 150
miles north of Montreal, also at Dan-
ville; owns half interest in firm of
Painchaud and Miquelon, lumber
dealers, Chemin Jouin, Que., senior
member of firm of Miquelon, Richard
and Painchaud, general merchants of
same place; in 1879 appointed rail-
way mail clerk, serving eleven years
on Q.C.R. ; in 1890 was appointed as-
sistant postmaster at Sherbrooke; re-
signed in 1901 owing to ill health,
after 22 years in service; married
Marie Eveline Picard, July 26, 1893;
ten children living.
W. H. MINER
MITCHELL, Hon. William, Drum-
mondville, Senator for Wellington
ter of John Chambers, Montreal, Division, son of Thos. Mitchell and
Sept. 20, 1905; children, Elizabeth, Margaret Patrick, his wife, both of
1912; Eleanor, 1913; John, 1915.
whom came from the north of Ire-
land in 1841. — Born March 14, 1851,
at the Tp. of Durham; E. at the pub-
lic schools there; when a youth went
to Maine in employ of a railway co.,
returned to Durham and engaged in
the lumber business; went to Drum-
mondville, Que., where he became in-
terested in the same business; mar-
ried, Nov. 1, 1876, Dora A., daughter
of George H. Goddard, of Danville,
Que. ; is gen. mgr. and dir. of the
Drummond Co. Ry., pres. Drummond
Lumber Co., president Drummond-
ville Bridge Co., dir. Richmond,
Drummond, Yamaska Fire Ins. Co. ;
is chairman of Protestant Board of
school commrs. and a J. P.; sum. to
the Senate, March 5, 1904; Liberal.
MITCHELL, Hon. Walter George,
Richmond, Que. - - Born at Danby,
Que., May 30, 1877, son of Hon. Wm.
Mitchell (Senator) and Dora God-
dard, Canadian; E. at Montreal High
School, Bishop's College School, Len-
noxville, and McGill University,
Montreal, B.C.L., K.C., M.P.P.; ad-
MIQUELON, Ansene Cyr, Dan- mitted to Bar in July, 1901, and be-
ville, Que. - - Born at St. Camille, came connected with law firm of
Wolfe Co., June 25, 1862, son of Zoel Messrs. Greenshields, Greenshields,
A. C. MIQUELON
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
HON. W. G. MITCHELL
Heneker and Mitchell; later formed
partnership with N. K. Laflamme,
K.C., of Montreal, under name of
Laflamme & Mitchell, firm being
presently known as Laflamme, Mit-
chell and Callaghan; appointed treas-
urer of the Province of Quebec on
the llth Nov., 1914; represented
County of Richmond in Quebec Legis-
lature since Nov. 21, 1914; treasurer
of the Province of Quebec, member
of the Quebec Legislature for Rich-
mond Co., Montreal Reform Club,
member University Club, St. James'
Club, Mount Royal Club, Montreal,
St. George's Club, Sherbrooke, Que.,
Garrison Club, Quebec; Liberal; An-
glican; married Antonia Pelletier,
daughter of E. Pelletier, Quebec.
MITCHELL, Robert, Lennoxville,
Que., farmer — Born at Lennoxville,
April 21, 1845, son of William and
Annie (Wood) Mitchell; Scotch; par-
ents came to Sherbrooke in 1835; E.
public schools; warden Sherbrooke
County; Mayor Ascot Township 33
years councillor of said municipality;
school commissioner thirty-eight
years; dir. Sherbrooke County Agr'l
Soc. 40 years; charter member
Plowman's Association formed in
1880; member Wool Growers' Assoc-
ROBERT MITCHELL
iation; member Farmers' Club; dele-
gate to Quebec, 1913, on good roads
question; Fenian Raid veteran, served
1866, Co. No. 1 Lennoxville Rifles;
1870 with Sherbrooke Cavalry un-
der late Major Stevens; purchased
present homestead in 1872; Mr. Mit-
chell is one of progressive farmers
for which Eastern Townships is
not9d, always active in all matters
pertaining to agriculture, also muni-
cipal school and public affairs; Con-
servative; Anglican; married Mary
McClaren, daughter of Wm. Mc-
Claren, Scotland, Dec. 17, 1873; chil-
dren, William H., 1874, deceased
1895; Francis R., 1876; Chas. W.,
1878; Robert N., 1880; James G.,
1882; Alexander B., 1884; George M.
and Mary A. (twins) 1887; four died
in 1889 of diphtheria: Annie M.,
1889; Mabel M., 1891.
MITCHELL, Jas. Simpson, Sher-
brooke, Que., proprietor of J. S. Mit-
chell & Co., wholesale iron, hardware
and coal merchants, 73-77 Wellington
St., Sherbrooke, Que. Member of
firm, Thompson & Co., manufactur-
ers of bobbins and spools; dir. East-
ern Townships Bank; dir. Stanstead
and Sherbrooke Fire Insurance Co. ;
dir. Eastern Townships Brick Mfg.
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and Granby Academy; general mer-
chant, Nelson Mitchell & Co., Ltd.,
V.-Pres. Wholesale and Retail Mer-
chants' Ass'n, Granby, vice-pres. Pro-
tective Ass'n of Canada; vice-pres. S.
and S., Mutual; president Granby
Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M., I.O.
O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican; married
Marion S. Roberts, daughter of the
late Wm. Roberts, Granby, Que. ; one
son, Nelson B., 1901.
" MITSON, Alvin Charles, Magog,
Que. — Born at Magog, Sept. 23,
1866, son of George and Mary J.
(Adams) Mitson; English, father
J. S. MITCHELL born in Ellingim, Norfolk, Eng. ;
came to Compton Co. 1836, later
Co.; born at Ascot, Que., April 21, moved to Magog, was accidentally
1852, son of William and Anne killed at Hardwick, Vt., 1906; E.
(Wood) Mitchell; E. district schools Magog Academy; municipal council-
Ascot, Sherbrooke Academy; a part- lor 1907-1914, Mayor 1915; member
ner Lucke & Mitchell, 1877; on death school board several years, (chair-
of Col. Lucke 1894, firm dissolved man) 1914-1915; president County
and he continued business under the Agr'l Society 1914; followed farming
firm name of J. S. Mitchell & Co., for some years; with Coaticook Wool-
which is now one of the largest busi- len Mills later; two years at Worces-
nesses in any line in Quebec, outside ter, Mass.; returning to Magog, 1892,
of Montreal, with four warehouses on and entered employ of C.P.R. ; re-
the railroad; one of the pioneers in signed in 1895 and succeeded father
the asbestos mining industries; vice- On homestead farm; following gen-
pres. Beaver Asbestos Co. which sold eral farming, lumbering, also owner
out to Amalgamated Asbestos Cor- of saw mill, timber limits; advocate
poration; one of organizers of Sher- of improved highways in rural sec-
brooke Board of Trade, pres. 1895- tions; as school commissioner oppos-
96; one of original promoters and ed consolidation of schools, but be-
ex-vice-pres. of Eastern Townships lieving that only qualified teachers
Agricultural Ass'n (dir. 12 years); should be employed; Conservative;
vice-pres. of Sherbrooke Protestant Methodist; married Gertrude Norton,
Hospital; member Protestant school daughter of George Norton, Magog,
commissioners, 1884-1890; one of or- Jan. 24, 1903; children, Margaret G.,
ganizers, Sherbrooke Golf Club 1904; Alton A., 1907; Inez C., 1911.
(elected first president) ; one of pro-
moters, Sherbrooke Curling Club MOIR, David Walter, Graniteville,
(ex-president) ; married Isabella Me- Que. — Born at Graniteville, Que.,
Kechnie, daughter of Malcolm Me- July 20, 1842, son of John and
Kechnie, Sherbrooke, May 8, 1878, Sophia Moir; Scotch, father born in
has one son and two daughters; Scotland; E. public school; councillor
clubs, St, George's, ex-vice-pres. ; and school commissioner for Town-
Sherbrooke Curling (ex-pres.) Sher- ships of Stanstead; Conservative ;
broofe Golf, Wolfe Co. Fish & Game, Methodist; when a young man enter-
A.F. & A.M. ; Caledonian ; Conserva- ed granite business as member of
tive; Congregationalist. Moir Granite Co.; later business was
conducted as David Moir & Sons;
MITCHELL, Nelson, Granby, Que. some time later sold to Stanstead
— Born at Granby, Aug. 14, 1864, Granite Co.; was also owner of pri-
son of Augustus and T. (Wetherbee) vate stone quarry which he worked
Mitchell ; Scotch ; E. public schools for some time ; later engaged in farm-
230
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
ing at Graniteville, Que. ; always a
supporter of temperance reform;
married Betsey Magoon, daughter of
Erastus Magoon, Georgeville, Que.,
Jan. 11, 1865; children, George E.,
1867; Carrie S., 1874.
WM. MONTGOMERIE
MONTGOMERIE, William, Rich-
mond, Que. — Born at Island of Bute,
Scotland; E. Port-Bannatyne public
school, Rotheray Academy and Uni-
versity of Glasgow, Scotland; solici-
tor before courts in Scotland; Sec.-
Treas. of Township of Cleveland;
member of council of Richmond
Board of Trade; sec'y of Canadian
Patriotic Fund, Richmond Branch;
life member of Canadian Red Cross
Society; auditor Richmond Co. Agr'l
Society; Presbyterian.
MONTGOMERY, Geo. H. A., K.C.,
Philipsburg, Que., and Montreal,
member law firm Brown, Montgom-
ery and McMichael. — Born at Philips-
burg, Que., Feb. 5, 1874, son of Rev.
Hugh and E. M. (Slack) Montgom-
ery; E. at Bishop's College School,
Lennoxville, Que., B.A. Bishop's Col-
lege, 1893, B.C.L. McGill, 1897;
member firm Smith, Markey & Mont-
gomery 1898-1905; special counsel
Montreal Light Heat & Power Co.
1905-07; proprietor Lakeside Stock
Farm, Philipsburg, Que., Ayrshires
and Clydesdales; clubs, Mount Royal,
St. James, University and Mont-
real, Quebec Garrison; Conservative;
Anglican. Married Guendoline M.
Baptist, daughter of John Baptist,
Three Rivers, Que., June 18, 1909;
children, George Hugh, 1912; Alice
Enid, 1914.
MOONEY, Samuel W., 15 Bigger
Ave., Toronto, Ont. — Born at Inver-
ness, Que., April 17, 1865, son of
John and Eunice T. (Wright)
Mooney; Irish, father born in County
Armagh, Ireland, and came to Can-
ada in 1835 at age of 17 and was one
of five men to purchase property of
Thetford Mines from Government,
opening up asbestos industry; E.
public schools and at Stanstead Wes-
leyan College; school commissioner,
Township of Inverness; dir. Megantic
Peoples' Telephone Co. ; president
Megantic County Agricultural So-
ciety for many years; I.O.O.F., also
I.O.F. ; Conservative; Methodist; car-
ried on business as general merchant
for five years at Inverness; disposing
of his business he devoted his entire
time to dealing in live stock; in 1916
Mr. Mooney disposed of his interests
and removed to Toronto; married
Edith E. Brouard, daughter of James
Brouard, Sept. 12, 1894; children,
Charles W. D., 1897; C. Eric, 1905;
J. Reginald, 1908.
MOONEY, George F., Inverness,
Que. — Born at Inverness, March 15,
1859, son of John and Eunice
(Wright) Mooney; Irish; father born
in County Armagh, Ireland, and set-
tled in Inverness in 1835; E. public
schools ; one of first councillors of the
township of Inverness; I.O.O.F. ; Con-
servative; Methodist; when a young
man purchased farm and carried on
mixed farming until 1905, when he
disposed of his property and removed
to Inverness village, where he erected
residence. Mr. Mooney has always
been strong temperance worker as
well as church worker. Better edu-
cational facilities and roads have also
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 231
received his strong suoport; married MOORE, Charles Stone, Stan-
Jemima Lowery, daughter of Thomas bridge East, Que. - - Born at St.
Lowery, June 1, 1886. Armand, Que., Aug. 14, 1872, son of
,,___., B; v /•>!. vii William A. and Theodora (Cornell)
A mS°£& n n .£hurchl11' Moore; English; scientific farmer;
Ayer'sChff Que— Born at Economy, established illustration station in
N.S., Sept. 28 1854, son of John W. m5 Bachelor of Science in icul.
and Margaret (McLellan) Moore; ture ; ex-councillor and school corn-
Irish; great grandfather came from missi'oner Township of Stanbridge;
Londonderry, Ireland and settled in member Board of Trade; ex-secre-
Nova Scotia, m 1770; E at public Missisquoi Historical Society;
schools at Economy, N.S., McGill Lib;ral Anglican; married Bernice
University and Congregational Col- R min' d hter of H. A. Blinn,
lege Montreal holding an honor cer- t stanbridge East, Dec. 7, 1910;
tificate from American Institute of child E|ther Miriam, Oct. 20,
?Ta«red,oHneart Literature, Chicago, m2 M ret Bernice, April 20,
U.S 1900; graduated from C C.C., 1914 Theo^ora Cornell faf
Montreal, in 1890; ordained to Chris-
tian ministry Kingsport N.S 1890; MOOREHEAD, Wm. Henry, Capt.
??-7 wn ^ "' i?n«" KeSW,1(* Rev-, Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Ridge, N.B. and in 1906 was called Lon ford ireland, April 7, 1884, son
to Congregational Church, Ayer s f A]ex and Cath*rine (WoodS)
Cliff, Que.; chairman of Congrega- Moorehead; Irish; E. at St. Mary's
Uonal Union of Nova Scotia and New College Co/of Longford, University
Brunswick, also chairman of the Que- of Bishop>s College, Lennoxville,
uC ioS n °iQ?i°n?ega, T ^" M-A- L-ST-; Anglican clergyman;
ches 1910; 1901-02 school commis- came to Canada fn 1906 |ntered
sioner of school municipality of Bishop>s College in Sept. and gradu-
Ayer's Cliff; member I.O.O.F.; Inde- ated ^ theedegre QPf B.A. (first-
pendent Liberal; Congregationalist; dags honors) in 1909 receiving the
married Mary M. McDonald West title of LST in 19n proceedtd to
Gore N.S 1894; children, Churchill the d of M A 1912 ordained in
' ae ' °SS ' 1911 by Bishop of Quebec ; appointed
Immigration Chaplain and in 1913
MOORE, Major, Rev. Arthur became curate of St. Peter's, Sher-
Henry, M.A., St. Johns, Que. — Born brooke; on Feb. 19, was appointed
at Kingsey, Que., May 25, 1869, son chaplain to 117th E. T. Batt., remain-
of John C. and Victoria (Abercrom- ing with regiment until it was dis-
bie) Moore; E. St. Francis College banded and continuing serving as
and Bishop's College, Lennoxville; chaplain in overseas service.
Rector of St. Johns, Que.; editor
Montreal Churchman; member of A. MOQUIN, Joseph Alex, Eastman,
F. & A.M., R.A.M. and Kt. Templar; Que. — Born at Laprairie, Que., Oct.
Conservative; Anglican; in the sum- 9, 1866, son of Alexis and Matilde
mer of 1916, was annointed chief re- (Racine) Moquin; French; E. public
cruiting officer for the Eastern Town- schools ; several years member East-
ships with honorary rank of major, man council, commissioner Catholic
taking an active part in the recruit- school board, etc.; com. of Commis-
ing work in Southern Quebec; author sioners Court; appointed postmaster,
of a History of Golden Rule Lodge, 1911; member Board of Trade; dir.
No. 5, A.F. & A.M., which deals not County Arg'l Society; for some time
only with the story of that lodge but employed by D. C. Rodden & Co.,
with Masonry in Canada; married Waterloo; later clerk in Montreal;
Mary L. T. Wurtele, daughter of came to Eastman 1889 and estab-
Rev. Louis G. Wurtele. at Actonvale, lished business as general merchant
Oct. 21, 1896; children, Arthur which he has conducted since; advo-
Louis, Reginald John and James Gor- cate of good roads;; Conservative;
don. Roman Catholic; married Adelia
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Archambault, daughter of E. Ar-
chambault, Stanbridge, Que., Oct. 29.
1893; children, Raymond, 1894;
Catherine, 1896; May, 1897; Alice,
1898; Yvonne, 1899; Jeannie, 1900;
Gabrielle, 1901.
S. F. MOREY
MOREY, Samuel Foote, 56 Duffer-
in Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Eaton, Compton Co., Que., Nov. 13,
1845, son of Thos. Slade and Hildah
Jane (Foote) Morey; American and
Puritan ancestry; at first in commer-
cial business in Sherbrooke; entered
Eastern Township Bank in 1873, re-
tired in 1909, during most of the per-
iod holding office of chief inspector
until his retirement; active in church
and temperance work; interested in
civic improvement; original pro-
motor of Sherbrooke Public Library
and Art Gallery, and also of Elm-
wood Cemetery; Independent; Con-
gregationalist; married Lily Louise
Dver, daughter of Horace Dyer,
Whitestown, New York State, 1877;
children, Lily Louise, wife of A.
Abercromby Bowman of Toronto.
MORGAN, Frederick Arthur,
Knowlton, Que. — Born at Bedford,
Que., Nov. 19, 1883, son of Edward
William and Elizabeth (Martin) Mor-
gan; English, grandfather came from
England in 1837; E. Bedford Acad.,
Dufferin Grammar School, Brigham,
Que., and Montreal Business College;
I.O.O.F., member Knowlton Fish and
Game Club; Conservative; Anglican;
entered service of E. T. Bank, March
23, 1903; teller at St. Hyacinthe,
1905; accountant at Ormstown 1906-
10; Granby 1910-14; manager Knowl-
ton. Jan. 1, 1915; recreation, curling,
golf and outdoor sports; married Mil-
dred Swan Baird, Ormstown, June 8,
1910.
MORIN, Philip Emile, South
Stukely, Que. — Born at St. Urbain,
Que., son of Louis and H. (Gagne)
Morin; French; E. High School,
Montreal; served in council since
1900; Mayor several terms; appoint-
ed Justice of Peace 1890; for some
time bookkeeper in Montreal; 1883
removed to Stukely, engaged in mill
and lumber business since; one of
the strongest advocates of bettering
highways under the provincial good
roads act; delegate at good roads
convention Richmond, Que., 1913;
Liberal; married Miranda Poirier,
daughter of John Poirier, St. Remi,
Que., Feb. 28, 1881; children, one
daughter. M. B. Eva, born 1882 (de-
ceased 1888).
MORKILL, James Falshaw, Sher-
brooke. Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Que., Anril 23, 1852. son of Richard
D. and Louvia D. (Os^ood) Morkill;
father English and mother American;
E. at Sherbrooke Academy, Bishop's
College r-nd G^mm^r School; one of
firm of R. D. Morkill <& Son, general
merchants, for several years; collec-
tor of Provincial Revenue for the
past 30 years; Captain of No. 2 Trooo
5th Regt. of Cavalry; member A.F.
A A.M.. St George's, Wolfe County
Fish and Game, Sherbrooke Snow-
shoe, St. Francis Golf; Anglican;
married M^ry L. Lebaron (deceased)
2nd wife .Ethel M. Merriman, daugh-
ter of John Merriman, of Bombay,
India, Aug. 7, 1912; children, Rupert
Falshaw, June 7, 1876; Maud M. C.,
1877.
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233
MORKILL, John Thomas, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Que., June 10, 1856, son of Richard
D. and Louvia D. (Osgood) Morkill;
family came from Bardsey, York,
England, 1836; one of first settlers in
Sherbrooke ; descent from Thos. Mor-
kill of Ashley House in Co. of York,
Eng. and earlier from Morkill of
Normenton, Co. of York, in 13th
century; E. at McGill, member C. S.
Civil Engineer; Conservative; Angli-
can; engaged in railway construction
and location and superintendence,
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, On
tario, Quebec, Brazil Mining Oper
ations, California, Nevada, Idaho,
British Columbia; chief engineer
Quebec Central Ry. 1905 to date;
married Maud Murilla Johnston,
daughter of E. R. Johnston, Dec. 27,
1907; one son, John Edwin, Oct. 15,
1910.
MORRILL, Benj. Benton, Lieut. -
Col. (See also Military Section) —
Born at Stanstead, Nov. 9, 1869, son
of Eugene William and Harriet Pom-
roy (Benton) Morrill; English, an-
cestors coming from New England
in 1803 among first settlers; E. Stan-
stead Wesleyan College; manufac-
turer, being member firm of Three
Villages Building Society; early took
an interest in military matters, being
oldest cavalry officer in Eastern
Townships, now in active service;
joined Stanstead Troop of 5th Dra-
goons in 1886 at age of 17, qualified
for commission at Quebec and was
gazetted lieutenant 1892; O.C. Stan-
stead Squadron 1898; major 1901 in
command C. Squadron after amal-
gamation of 5th Dragoons and 6th
Hussars; 1904 O.C. A. Squadron 13th
S. L. D's; 1908 to 1913 Lieutenant-
Colonel commanding 13th Scottish
Light Dragoons; 1913 acting briga-
dier 2nd Cavalry Division; Turner
Shield was won four years in succes-
sion during his term of command,
General Williams in a letter stating
that his regiment was best he had in-
spected in Dominion; on outbreak of
war, 1914, volunteered his services;
became associated with late Col.
Baker in organizing 5th C.M.R. as
2nd in command; later O.C. Reinforc-
ing Camp, 3rd Can. Div., France;
married Jessie, daughter of C. W.
Humphrey, Dec., 1896.
V. E. MORRILL
MORRILL, Victor Eugene, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Stanstead,
May 17, 1874, son of Eugene William
and Harriet Pomroy (Benton) Mor-
rill; English; E. Stanstead Wesleyan
College ; taught school two years
then became associated with late L.
S. Channell in the starting of Sher-
brooke Daily Record, first issue Feb.
9, 1897; from city reporter, became
editor and succeeded to position of
president and general manager Sher-
brooke Record Co., on death of Mr.
Channell which occurred July 17,
1909; past president E. T. Press
Ass'n; member executive Canadian
Press Ass'n, being chairman Daily
Section 1914 and chairman Ontario
and Quebec division and vice-pres. of
general association, 1916; president
E. T. Associated Boards of Tradje,
1915, 1916 and 1917, charter
member of E. T. Immigration Soc. ;
past pres. Sherbrooke Board of
Trade; I.O.O.F., past Grand Master;
A.F. & A.M.; member St. George's
Club, Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club,
Wolfe Co. Fish & Game, Sherbrooke
Chess Club; married Grace Emily,
daughter of C. E. Channell, April 25,
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1913; Isobel G., 1916.
1906; children, Marion E., 1907; Married Margaret Cecelia Scarthe,
Eleanor L., 1911; Katherine B., daughter of Rev. Canon Scarthe,
D.C.L., Dec. 15, 1898; has one son
and one daughter. Clubs: St.
George's (Governor) ; Sherbrooke
Curling ; Sherbrooke Snowshoe ;
Wolfe County Fish & Game (Direc-
tor). Recreation: fishing. Conserva-
tive ; Anglican.
WM. MORRIS
MORRIS, William, K.C., B.A.,
LL.D., Sherbrooke, Que., of Law-
rence, Morris & Mclver, Barristers
and Solicitors, 67 Wellington St.,
Sherbrooke. Born Sherbrooke, Que.,
Jan. 25, 1862, son of Livingston Ed-
ward and Isabella M. (Felton) Mor-
ris; E. University of Bishop's College
(B.A., 1882, honors in mathematics;
LL.B.). Called to the Quebec Bar,
1884; partner, Lawrence & Morris,
1885; W. Evan Mclver, K.C., ad-
mitted to firm, 1900; successfully de-
fended MacDoherty, charged with
murder, 1911; Examiner, Province
of Quebec Bar Association, 1891-
1905; Batonnier, Bar St. Frances,
1906; also interested in matters per-
taining to farming; Promoter, Sher-
brooke Street Railway, and Director,
for some time; Mayor, Township of
Ascot, 1893-1901; Warden, County
of Sherbrooke, 1897-1901; Chairman,
Board of Trustees, Bishop's College,
since 1900; Governor, Sherbrooke
Protestant Hospital; Director, East-
ern Townships Agricultural Associ-
ation, past fifteen years; president
four years; member Civic Improve-
ment Association (ex-president).
THOS. MORROW
MORROW, Thomas, Bury, Que.—
Born at Frampton, July 22, 1875, son
of James Morrow; Irish; E. Bury
Model School; Councillor for about
ten years; C.O.F. ; Conservative; An-
glican. When eleven years of age
went to work for his uncle, late Wil-
liam Morrow; on his uncle's death
bought the business and has carried it
on successfully since ; was one of first
to form company to install water
system at Bury; was also instrumen-
tal in securing an electric light
plant; married Cora Hodge, eldest
daughter of V. F. Hodge, Eaton, Dec.
14, 1904.
MOULTON, Luther Gilbert, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Coaticook, Que.,
July 29, 1873, son of Gilbert M. and
Martha Hall Moulton; English; de-
scendants of Wm. Moulton who came
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
to America and settled at Bunker
Hill, Boston; among early settlers of
Stanstead about 1810; E. at public
schools, Coaticook Academy and
Commercial Academy; went to Iowa
in 1891 and engaged in mercantile
business; returned to Coaticook 1895
with father, G. M. Moulton, as deal-
ers in musical instruments and car-
riages; continued until 1912, business
of G. M. Moulton & Son when he sold
and went into partnership with L. H.
Nunns, insurance and real estate;
erected Moulton block, Coaticook,
1903; member Coaticook Board of
Trade; I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M.; Lib-
eral; Methodist. Married Maud E.
Heath, Stanstead, Que., April 5,
1900; one son, Reginald.
MOULTON, Gilbert M., Coaticook,
Que. — Born at Stanstead, April 20,
1838, son of Rev. Abial and Fannie
(Wallingford) Moulton; member
Board of Trade, I.O.O.F.; Liberal;
Baptist; as contractor built a number
of leading blocks in Coaticook; in
1892 engaged in business under name
of G. M. Moulton & Son, dealers in
musical instruments. Married Martha
W. Hall, Holland, Vt., March 22,
1870; children, Alfred L., Annie D.,
Luther G.
N
NAYLOR, Rev. Wm. Herbert, Phil-
lipsburg — Born Noyan, Que., May 5,
1846, son of Henry and Elizabeth
'.Vaughan) Naylor. Father English
and mother U. E. Loyalist. E. at
Clarenceville Academy and McGill
University (B. A. McGill 1872, M.A.
McGill, 1885) Prince of Wales Gold
Medalist 1872. Ordained Deacon by
Bp. Oxenden, 1873; priest 1874, Rec-
tor of St. Armand West 1874-76, In-
cumbent and Rector parish of Clar-
endon 1876-1907, Rector St. James'
Church, Farnham, 1907 to 1917, now
superannuated ; rural Dean of Claren-
don 1883-94; Archdeacon of Claren-
don 1894 to the present time; dele-
gate to Provincial and General
Synods: Anglican; married, Miss
Jennie Struthers, of Noyan, Que.,
June 5, 1872; children, Henry Alfred,
187"; William, 1875; Hawley Vaugh-
an, 1876; James Herbert, 1879; Rob-
ert Clarence, 1882; Reuben Kenneth,
1835.
NAULT, Jos. M., Sherbrooke, Que.
Born at Wotton, Que., Jan., 1879,
son of Esdras Nault. Opened busi-
ness as general merchant in Sher-
Irooke in 1902; in 1911 formed part-
nership with J. E. Lacroix as "Nault
& Lacroix," proprietors of New Sher-
brooke Clothing Store; same year
opened a gent's furnishing and dry
goods store at 20 King St.; in 1912
the company J. M. Nault Ltd. was
formed; is the pres. of the company;
member Sherbrooke Board of Trade,
Knights of Columbus; Conservative;
Roman Catholic. Married Eva Darche,
daughter of G. Arthur Darche, Sher-
brooke, Oct. 19, 1905.
NEIL, Henry, West Shefford, Que.
Born at Granby, March 1, 1850.
Extensive dealer in live stock; car-
riage and farm implement dealer ;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Eliza Bull, deceased 1901; married
Susan McFarlane of Knowlton, 1903;
children, Walter, 1879, (deceased
1899) ; Ethel, 1882; Edith, 1884; Iva,
1897.
NEILSON, Robert, District Sup't
Bell Telephone Co., Montreal. — Born
at Toronto, 1877, son of Hugh and
Kate (Carmichael) Neilson, Scotch.
E. Toronto public schools and Upper
Canada College; 1895-1899 with Bell
Co. in Toronto; 1899-1900, with
Northern Electric Co., Montreal,
since 1900, with Bell Tel. Co., Sher-
brooke, becoming district superin-
tendent Bell Co. offices in Eastern
Townships; in 1917 appointed dis-
trict supt. Montreal; director E. T.
Tel. Co., member St. George's Club,
Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke Snowshoe
Club, Y.M.C.A.; Liberal; Congre-
gationalist. Married Marion, daugh-
ter of J. R. Walker, Westmount, in
1902; children, Kathrine A., 1903;
James Robert, 1904; Betty, 1906;
Janet Mae, 1910; Alisa, 1917.
NICOL, Jacob, K.C., Sherbrooke,
Que. -- Born Roxton Pond, Que.,
1876, son of Philip and Sophie
(Cloutier) Nicol; French descent. E.
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Feller Institute, MacMaster Uni-
versity, Toronto, (B.A., 1900), Laval
University, Quebec, B.A. and LL.M.,
1904, admitted to Bar of Province,
1904; created K.C. 1912; Crown
Prosecutor dist. of St. Francis since
1906; senior member legal firm Nicol,
Lazure & Couture; Liberal; Prot-
estant. Married Emilie Couture,
1909.
NOBLE, Frederick Alexander,
Cookshire, Que. — Born Stornoway,
Que., June 9, 1866, son of Major
Colin Noble and Myria (Hunt)
Noble; Scotch, father, Major Noble,
coming to Canada in 1836, and was
a pioneer merchant of Eastern Town-
ships, also serving at time of Fenian
Raid as commanding officer of 58th
Battalion located at Cookshire. E.
public schools, Cookshire Academy
and Sherbrooke Business College;
entered business with father at
Stornoway; in 1890 purchased gen-
eral stock of J. Osgood & Son, Cook-
shire; in 1898 purchased lumber busi-
ness of late C. H. Adams, Marbleton;
returned to Cookshire in 1895 and
represented C. R. Cousins & Co., St.
Johns; in 1910 was appointed sole
agent for Ogilvie Flour Mills Co. in
Eastern Townships; Conservative;
Anglican. Married Mary Lydia
Adams, Compton, Jan. 24, 1894; chil-
dren, Lucy Lydia, George Merrill
(deceased) Muriel Gladys (deceased
1914, aged 14 years) ; Lottie L.
NOEL, Rev. Edward Alfred, parish
priest, North Hatley, Que. — Born at
Marlboro, N.Y., Oct. 7, 1877, son of
Alfred and Rose-de-Lima (Therrien)
Noel. French-Canadian, family com-
ing to Quebec from France among
the early settlers. E. St. Charles
Seminary, Sherbrooke, B. L. degree;
appointed as curate at St. Edmond of
Coaticook on July 12, 1906-1910;
succeeded Rev. J. M. W. Beaudry,
22nd May as parish priest of St.
Elizabeth, North Hatley, Que.
NORCROSS, Alton Arlington, act-
ing postmaster, Sherbrooke — Born
at Lennoxville, Aug. 20, 1863, son of
Christopher T. and Jean (Glenday)
A. A. NORCROSS
Norcross; Scotch and American. E.
Lennoxville and Sherbrooke High
Schools; Jan. 1, 1888, entered em-
ploy late S. J. Foss, Postmaster, Sher-
brooke, having charge of office after
his death until it came under civil
service regulations in 1800; assistant
postmaster until death of Col. More-
house, 1914, and since that date act-
ing postmaster; member I.O.F. and
Y.M.C.A. ; Anglican. Married May
Landis, daughter of Fred T. Elliott,
Hatley, Aug. 19, 1890; children,
Arlington E., 1892; Maxwell A.,
1897; Ashley C., 1899.
NORRIS, William Wardner, Dix-
ville, Que. — Born Dixville, July 29,
1884, son of Hollis and Dinah
(Byron) Norris. English, grand-
father settled in Barnston when a
young man. E. public schools.
Elected to Dixville Council 1913 for
three years; I.O.O.F., C.O.F., Inde-
pendent; Baptist. Engaged in gen-
eral farming and stock raising at Dix-
ville; in 1912 purchased homestead
from his father. Married Clara A.
O'Donnell, Averill, Vt., Oct. 21,
1909; one daughter, Verian Mabel,
1915.
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237
Boston; Conservative; Episcopalian.
Married Helen M. Richardson, daugh-
ter of H. R. Richardson, Coaticook,
Sept. 14, 1870; children, Henry
Arunah, 1872; Mary Helen, 1876.
A. O. NORTON
NORTON, Arthur Osmore, Coati-
cook— Born Kingscroft, Que., Feb.
17, 1845, son of Arunah and Fannie
(Huntoon) Norton; English Canad-
ian, grandparents came from New
England; E. district schools and
Barnston Academy; Mr. Norton be-
gan his business career as a clerk in
a country store at the age of 16.
About the year 1875 he entered the
wholesale and retail jewelry business
at Coaticook. In 1888, started the
manufacture of the Norton Ball
Bearing Lifting Jacks, designed es-
pecially for railroad work, and the
only jack of its kind then known. In
1891 he established a branch in Bos-
ton, Mass. In 1906 he incorporated
as A. O. Norton, Inc. In 1912 the
factory at Coaticook was destroyed
by fire, and in 1913 a fine new steel
and concrete factory was built. In
this year, also, the Canadian business
was incorporated as A. O. Norton,
Limited, Mr. Norton being president
of both companies. Many improve-
ments have been made in the original
jacks. He has the distinction of be-
ing the leading manufacturer of ball
bearing lifting jacks in the world,
and his product is known the world
over; Masonic (Blue Lodge, Knights
Templar and Shrine), St. George's
Club, Sherbrooke, Canadian Club,
HARRY A. NORTON
NORTON, Harry Arunah, Ayer's
Cliff — Born Coaticook, Nov. 8, 1872,
son of Arthur O. and Helen M.
(Richardson) Norton; English Can-
adian. E. Coaticook Academy and
Bishop's College; started in business
at age of 18 with his father in manu-
facture of ball bearing lifting jacks,
devoting special attention to the pub-
licity and foreign trade departments;
has made many trips abroad and
established business connections and
introduced the Norton jacks into
many foreign countries; upon incor-
poration of the business he became
vice-president and treasurer of A. O.
Norton, Ltd. and A. O. Norton, Inc.,
U.S.A.; member Canadian Club, Bos-
ton; Conservative; Episcopalian; Mr.
Norton is greatly interested in flori-
culture, his gardens at his summer
home at Ayer's Cliff being among the
finest in the province and containing
many rare plants imported from for-
eign countries. Married Sidney Eliza-
beth Austin, daughter of E. B. M.
Austin, Coaticook, Nov. 9, 1907.
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NORTON, Samuel Bennett, Beebe
Jet. — Born Stanstead, March 28,
1856, son of John and Lena A. (Bui-
lard) Norton; English, family early
settlers in Eastern Townships. E.
public schools; elected councillor at
Beebe; Mayor six years; Warden of
Stanstead County; School Commis-
sioner and chairman Beebe, Que., for
many years, resigning in 1913; 1.0.
O.F. ; Conservative; Adventist. Mar-
ried Florence Brodie (deceased) ;
2nd, Hattie J. Hand, Stanstead, Que.,
Feb., 1883; children, Edith L., Flora
M., Gertrude M., Kathrine A. He
was carpenter, builder and contractor
for many years in Stanstead County,
Que. Later was one of the four local
men who formed the Stanstead Gran-
ite Company. He was a member of
D. W. Moir, Son & Co. in granite
business for three years. This com-
pany being dissolved by mutual con-
sent, he entered business as S. B.
Norton, owner of private quarries,
dealer in rough stock, monumental
bases and rock face work, etc., pay-
ing out about $25,000 per annum for
labor.
NOYES, John Powell, Sweetsburg,
Que. — Born Potton, Brome Co., Sept.
15, 1842, son of Herman B. Noyes
and Sarah Powell; first American an-
cestor was Nicholas Noyes, son of
Rev. Wm. Noyes, Rector of Chaldor-
ton, Wiltshire, Eng. ; Nicholas settled
at Newburyport, Mass., in 1634, be-
ing the first of the party to leave the
ship, a commemoration stone mark-
ing the spot. E. Fort Covington,
N.Y., Academy and St. Mary's Col-
lege; K.C. ; Prothonotary ; Clerk of
Circuit Court; Clerk of the Crown
and Peace, District of B'edford; A.F.
& A.M.; Liberal; Anglican. Admitted
to Bar in Oct., 1866, a partner of
late L. S. Huntington in 1878; Ba-
tonnier of Bedford and Batonnier-
General of the Province in 1887; ap-
pointed Joint Prothonotary of the
Superior Court, Clerk of Circuit
Court and of Crown and Peace in
1891, and sole occupant of these offi-
ces in 1912; editor and joint pub-
lisher of Waterloo Advertiser 1864-
1870, and its editor for some years
afterwards ; secretary-treasurer of
JOHN P. NOYES
Township of Shefford and village of
Waterloo for some years and first
Mayor of town of Waterloo; chair-
man of Waterloo School Commis-
sioners for many years; secretary-
treasurer of S. S. & Co. Ry. and still
a director of company; Grand Mas-
ter of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. and
Grand 1st Principal of Grand Chap-
ter of R.A.M. of Quebec; is connected
with Missisquoi Historical Society
and was for a time its president;
author of "Canadian Loyalists and
Early Settlers in District of Bed-
ford," also "Some Pioneers of Shef-
ford," included in which are biogra-
phical sketches of late Hon. L. S.
Huntington and late Hon. Asa B.
Foster. Married Lucy A. Merry,
Magog, Nov. 15, 1857; six children,
four living.
NUNNS, The late Francis Henry,
Coaticook, deceased June 29, 1915 —
Born at Trenholmville, Que., Aug.
24, 1846, son of William and
Jane (Trenholm) Nunns; English;
father came from England to
Montreal 1832 and engaged as head
engineer on boats plying between
Montreal and Quebec for sixteen
years, later moved to Trenholmville,
built mills, engaged in farming, etc.
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239
LATE F. H. NUNNS
E. public schools. Early in life was
member Kingsey Council for several
years; later on many occasions re-
fused all public offices offered; mem-
ber Coaticook Board of Trade;
I.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist; interested
in manufacturing woollen goods and
farming at Trenholmville, Que. ; in
1882 removed to Coaticook and or-
ganized Coaticook Woollen Mills Co.;
in 1888 engaged in tailoring and var-
ious other lines; was also partner
with G. M. Moulton, dealers in musi-
cal instruments; in 1895 formed part-
nership with C. A. Fox, known as Fox
and Nunns until 1909; also interested
in manufacturing woollen goods at
Way's Mills about 1900; in recent
years exclusively in the insurance
business; large real estate owner in
Coaticook and elsewhere. Married
Mary Stevens, Trenholmville, Que.,
Dec., 1870; children, Alice M., Jane
E., Frederick L., Winnifred M.,
George S.
0
O'BREADY, Moise, K.C., Advo-
cate, Sherbrooke — Born at Wottpn,
Que., Jan. 5, 1864, son of Patrick
O'Bready and Odile Pelletier; Irish
and French. E. St. Charles Semin-
ary, Sherbrooke, Laval University,
Montreal, B.A., LL.B., K.C.; Coun-
cillor and Commissioner, village of
Danville for many years; Knights of
Columbus; St. Francis Club; Con-
servative candidate for Federal
House in 1904; admitted to Bar in
1892 he entered into partnership
with the late Lawrence McDonald at
St. Johns, Que.; in 1893 went to
Danville where he remained until
1904 when he moved to Sherbrooke;
is attorney for the corporations of
Danville, Shipton, Asbestos, Wotton,
St. Camille and Magog, also for the
Chaleur Bay Mills Co., etc. Married
Georgiana Bazin in Haverill, Mass.,
June 30, 1897; children, Juliette,
Mariette, Hertel, Rollande and Re-
jane.
O'HALLORAN, Joseph Marcus,
Rock Island, Que. — Born at Cowans-
ville, April 26, 1876, son of James
and Mary Ann (Finley) O'Halloran.
E. Cowansville Academy; entered
employ of C.P.R. in treasury depart-
ment, in 1893, remaining there until
1895, when he entered the Eastern
Townships Bank; he was manager of
Knowlton Branch from 1907-1915,
when he was made manager of Can-
adian Bank of Commerce at Rock
Island; Anglican. Married Margaret
W. Fuller, daughter of late Dr. Leroy
Fuller, Sweetsburg, June 29, 1905;
two daughters, Alice and Eleanor.
OLIVER, William Robert, Man-
sonville — Born at Mansonville, May
29, 1873, son of William and Mary A.
(Hunter) Oliver; Scotch, grand-
father, William Oliver, coming to
Montreal when a young man and
later settling in Farnham Centre. E.
public schools and business college,
Montreal; in partnership with his
brother, succeeding their father, as
general merchants, at Mansonville,
also real estate and timber limit own-
ers in township of Potton; Postmas-
ter Mansonville 1896 to 1911; School
Commissioner since 1900; Councillor
Potton Tp. ; member I.O.F. ; Liberal;
Methodist.
OLIVIER, Louis Hubert, 63 Moore
St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born Comp-
240 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
ton, Que., Sept. 20, 1859, son of Cookshire, Que. — Born at Cookshire,
Prosper and C. (Chavenel) Olivier; Aug. 20, 1862, son of Hollis and
French. E. at Three Rivers and St. Sarah (Garvin) Osgood; English. E.
Hyacinthe; started as bookkeeper for public schools, Cookshire; A.F. and
0. Gendron, in Sherbrooke, Que., in A.M.; Conservative; Anglican. Went
1876 until 1878, then kept hotel in to Canadian West at time of Riel Re-
Lennoxville until 1880 and returned bellion 1885; interested in ranching
to Sherbrooke as head accountant for near Brandon ; returned east same
J. H. Gendron ; after being with him year and engaged in various lines of
four years went to Coaticook in grain business until 1888 when he bought
and flour store two years; 1886 took the American House from M. Knight;
over business of his father, consisting built the New Osgoode House in
of grocery and liquor business, Sher- 1903, one of the best known hotels in
brooke; ex-pres. Board of Trade; Southern Quebec; has farming and
about 25 years pres. Harmony Band; lumber interests; conducts large liv-
ex-Alderman in Sherbrooke ; L'Alli- ery and sales stable ; purchased horses
ance Nationale; Artisan; Tuque for British Government during Boer
Rouge Snowshoe; Maple Leaf Fish War. Married Laura Alice Bailey,
& Game Club; Conservative; Catho- Cookshire, June 14, 1883.
lie. Married Marie Louise C. Cami-
rand, daughter of Olivier Camirand,
Sherbrooke, Que., June 9, 1884; six QSGOOD, Henry Stephen, Cook-
sons and four daughters. shire> Que.— Born at Cookshire, Que.,
March 29, 1873, son of Stephen
„. .„„ Jonas and Mary Jane (Taylor) Os-
OLMSTEAD, Frederick Albyn, d u E Loyalist descent. E.
merchant, Sutton— Born at Sutton, Cookshire Academy, Poughkeepsie
Jan. 16, 1862, son of Alden and Har- Business College; partner in firm of
net (Jackman) Olmstead; English, g j Qsgood & Sons; served as Coun-
ancestors coming from England to cillor Mayor and Postmaster; So-
Hartford, Conn., in 1636, grand- cieties> Masonic, Odd Fellows, C.O.F.,
father, Lewis Olmstead, born in Ver- Wojfe County Fish and Game Club;
mont, 1795, settling later at St. Conservative; Anglican. Married
Armand, Que. E. public schools and ciara Maude Maria Bailey, daughter
Sutton Academy; 1878 entered em- of Wm Ward Bailey, Cookshire,
ploy of S. N. Boright, general mer- Que June 14> 1899>
chant, Sutton; 1881 formed partner-
ship with Mr. Boright and later, on
the latter's retirement, with Mr. John ,,r*w,iT>T?T\ o » -\/r KI,**
Paintin who retired from the business D OU<*rHTl?E.D' RA'A" Xf^ftJ?1 ~
in 1898, and the present firm of B°™ Marbleton, Aug. 22 1867, son
Olmstead and Boright was formed; °f William Wallace and Jane Hart
Mr. Olmstead has conducted general 9u£htE,ed; E"? h,sh a"Vf f*£
store in Sutton for 37 years and does 'an- , E- Marbleton Model and Sher-
an extensive trade; he is a leading brooke H. S. ; member council 15
Conservative of the townships and yearsA' May°r 3. yea.r.s: Pres' J^0*?
has twice contested the County of £o. Agr'l Soc for 14 years; Mason,
Brome in the party interest; first Odd Fellow, Forester, St. Georges
Mayor of Sutton village, 1896-7-8; Club, Sherbrooke; engaged m farm-
chairman Sutton School Board; A.F. ™g and live stock business till IS
& A.M., I.O.F.; Anglican. Married when he went into lumber business,
Wealthy V. French, of Sutton, Sept. ?V?ned, «?*«« V? Sh^bro.°^e'T 1
1, 1885; children, H. Frederica, Liberal; Methodist. Married Jemima
1891; H. Gertrude, 1897; Frederick Macdonald (deceased) daughter of
A., 1899; Welland F., 1905. Rev- J- Macdonald, Scotstown, Que.
Married Annie Bentley, Dudswell,
Jan. 5, 1898; children, Cecil M., Viv-
OSGOOD, Frederick Ellsworth, ian M., Jean J. and Verlie.
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
241
EDWIN J. PAGE
PAGE, Edwin John Little — Born
Melbourne, Que., Sept. 24, 1870, son
of Dr. Henry Little and Letitia
(Armstrong) Page; descended from
Pilgrims, landing at Plymouth, 1620,
and Puritans, landing at Massachus-
etts Bay in 1636. E. Sherbrooke and
Boston; five years in Toronto with R.
G. McLean Co. ; ten years in Boston
with Youth's Companion; established
job printing plant in Sherbrooke
1902, buying the Tomlinson bind-
ery and adding this to his business in
1903; established the Page Printing
and Binding Company, the business
now occupying its own fine building
on Albert Street and is conceded to
be one of most up-to-date plants in
Canada; vice-pres. Sherbrooke Board
of Trade; director E.T.A.A. ; chair-
man executive com. Sherbrooke Hos-
pital; pres. Sherbrooke Snowshoe
Club, 1915; pres. Children's Play-
ground Association; Masonic, mem-
ber St. John Lodge, Boston, oldest in
America; St. George's Club, Sher-
brooke S. S. Club; Conservative;
Congregationalist. Married Edna
Blanche, daughter of A. E. Richard-
son, Boston, Mass., Dec. 12, 1901.
PAINTIN, Alfred Cookman, M.D.
C.M., Knowlton, Que. — Born Holland,
Vt., March 13, 1872, son of Rev.
Richard and Esther (Boright) Pain-
tin; English, father came to Canada
when a young man settling in On-
tario as a Methodist Missionary. E.
Mansonville and Sutton model
schools and McGill Normal; McGill
University, M.D.C.M., chairman
Knowlton school board 1913 to date;
McGill normal diploma 1894; princi-
pal Mansonville school 1894-95-96;
graduated in medicine at McGill
1900: opened office at Mansonville
that year and practiced until 1908;
removed to Regina, Sask., 1908, and
for one year was engaged principally
in hospital work; owing to illness of
health officer took charge of smallpox
epidemic raging at Conora and vicin-
ity, Sask., in the spring of 1909; re-
turned to Knowlton same year and
practiced medicine since; societies, A.
F. & A.M., C.O.F.; Conservative;
Methodist. Married Hannah Shep-
ard, Lachute, Que., Sept. 12, 1906.
Has one son, Rolfe S., 1907.
GEORGE W. PAIGE
PAIGE, George Waldo, Major,
Coaticook, Que. -- Born Waterville,
Que., June 17, 1873, son of Thomas
R. and Isabella (Whitcher) Paige;
English, great grandfather, Thos.
Paige, coming to Compton in 1812
from Hardwick, Vt. E. Waterville
and Coaticook Academy; O.C. 35th
Battery, C.F.A. ; Alderman Coaticook.
1905-11; Postmaster 1913; member
Board of Trade; president Mount
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Forest Cemetery; pres. Stanstead Co.
Agr'l Soc., pres. 1907 Liberal-Con-
servative Ass'n, Stanstead Co.; pres.
Sheep Breeders' and Wool Growers'
Ass'n, Stanstead Co. ; vice-pres. Co-
Operative Society, Barford; director
Barford Farmers' Club; director E.
T. Townships Agr'l Ass'n; dir. West-
bury Light & Power Co.; Conserva-
tive; Anglican. Clerked for W. C.
Webster and B. J. Smith, then went
to Boston in 1890, where he remained
two years, moving to Chicago in
1892, where he was employed by
Swift & Co.; in 1894 returned to
Coaticook and formed partnership
with late Thomas R. Paige, his father;
in 1902 went into flour, feed and
grocery business with P. L. Baldwin;
sold out to partner in 1906 and in
1907 bought business and carried it
on successfully until 1912, when he
sold to Lovell Bros. ; since that time
has conducted "Blue Ribbon Stocl
Farm," and imports and breeds regis-
tered Clydesdale horses, Shorthorn
cattle, Shropshire and Dorset sheep
and swine; unsuccessful Conserva-
tive candidate for Federal House
1908-1911. Married Emma G. Bald-
win (deceased 1905); Nellie L. Al-
lard, March 30, 1910; children,
Waldo A., 1899; Morton B., 1901;
Emmerson G., 1905; Bruce A., 1914;
Maurice R., 1915.
PALMER, Joseph Edward, East
Angus, Que. — Born at St. Julie Stn.,
June 18, 1869, son of Edward George
Palmer; English. E. at Arthabasca
College; agent for Hall & Price, Que-
bec, from 1891 to 1895; bookkeeper
for Royal Paper Mills Co., East An-
gus, from 1895 to 1900 and Sec'y-
Treas. from 1900 to 1907; when co.
sold out to Brompton Pulp & Paper
Co. remained as head accountant and
still in same position; Sec'y-Treas. of
Catholic School Commissioners since
June 1, 1898; Councillor in munici-
pality Westbury from 1900 to 1912
and served as Mayor two terms dur-
ing that time; Mayor of East Angus
since 1912; Commissioner of Superior
Court; Knights of Columbus, Catho-
lic Foresters and Canadian Fores-
ters; Wolfe Co. Fish and Game Club;
Conservative ; Catholic. Married,
JOSEPH E. PALMER
first, Mary Emelie Gibson, daughter
James Gibson, of Levis, May 7, 1894,
and second wife, Eugenie Beaudoin,
daughter of A. T. Beaudoin of Cow-
ansville, Que., Aug. 23, 1904; chil-
dren, Alice, 1895; Edward, 1896;
Eva, 1900; James, 1903; Thomas,
1905; Pauline, 1907; Georgina, 1908;
Genevice, 1910; Mary, 1912; Charles,
1913; Bernard, 1915; Philip D.,
1917.
PANNETON, Hon. Louis Edmond,
Judge of the Superior Court, 492
Strathcona Ave., Westmount — Born
"La Banlieue," Three Rivers, Que.,
July 6, 1848, son of Andre and Marie
(Blondin) Panneton. E. Seminary
Three Rivers; Bishop University (L.
L.M., 1886), called to the Quebec
Bar, 1870; practised Sherbrooke;
created K. C. 1887; City Attorney,
Sherbrooke, 1906; appeared before
Privy Council, Egnland, 1899 and
1908; Batonnier, District Bar 1886,
1889, 1896, 1898, 1905 and 1907;
Batonnier-General, 1908-09; received
present appointment Dec. 7, 1912 ;
editor and proprietor Le Peuple
Newspaper, for some years; elected
to Quebec Legislature for Sher-
brooke, 1892; re-elected 1897; presi-
dent Eastern Townships Liberal-Con-
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243
HON. JUSTICE L. E. PANNETON
servative Association 1897; ex-Alder-
man and Mayor Sherbrooke. Mar-
ried Corrine Dorais, daughter of L.
T. Dorais, M.P.P., St. Gregoire, July,
1886; Conservative; Roman Catholic.
PANNETON, Jos. Roderique Dor-
&is, Advocate, Sherbrooke, Que. -
Born at Sherbrooke, Que., July 9,
1887, son of Hon. L. E. Panneton
and Corrine (Dorais) Panneton. E.
Ste. Mary's College, Montreal, St.
Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke, Laval
University, Montreal, B.A., Licen-
tiate Lawyer, with distinction, Laval;
Advocate, law firm of O'Bready and
Panneton; director St. Lawrence
Lumber and Industrial Co., Ltd.; At-
torney for Chaleurs' Bay Mills Co.,
Ltd.; pres. of St. Denis Club; Sec'y
of E. T. Conservative Ass'n; Sec'y
Sherbrooke Conservative Ass'n; Con-
servative; Roman Catholic. Married
Isabella Champoux, daughter of John
Champoux, Quebec, lumber dealer,
Feb. 10, 1914; children, Martha Isa-
belle, 1914.
PARKER, James Herbert Murray,
Lennoxville, Que. — Born at Water-
ville, Que., July 16, 1865, son of
Capt. W. E. and Mary (Wilson)
Parker; English. E. at Waterville
Academy. Went to Canadian West
in 1885 for three years; member
North West Mounted Police 1888; re-
turned to Townships 1889; appointed
Canadian Immigration agent at Du-
luth, Minn., holding position until
J. H. M. PARKER
1901; in 1907 returned to Lennox-
ville and purchased the "Willowdale"
Farm; engaged in importing and
breeding pure blood Clydesdale
horses and Durham cattle, shipping
largely to the U. S. also, furnishing
the Dominion Government Agr'l
Dept. with registered stock; member
of Dominion and Provincial Lectur-
ing Staff on agriculture; strong sup-
porter of good roads; Councillor ;
member St. George's Club, Sher-
brooke, Que. ; Conservative ; Angli-
can. Married Katherine E. Wilson,
daughter of John Wilson, Lennox-
ville, Que., Aug., 1888; children,
Gladys M., 1889; Violet F., 1892;
Kathleen, 1894; Frank H., 1897;
Constance, 1899; Cecil T., 1902;
Dorothy W., 1904; Gordon D., 1908.
PARKER, Josiah B., Dixville, Que.
Born Barnston, July 13, 1851, son of
Alpheus and Susan (Crocker) Par-
ker; English, grandfather, Joshua
Parker, coming from Massachusetts
and locating in Barnston. E. Barn-
ston Acad. ; Warden Stanstead Coun-
ty one term; member Dixville Coun-
cil 24 years; Mayor several years;
School Commissioner; engaged in
farming in Barnston until 1883 when
244 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
J. B. PARKER
he moved to Dixville and bought in-
terest in mill business with J. J.
Parker and C. A. Wheeler, the firm
being known as J. J. Parker & Co.;
continued with the firm for six years,
when he bought out business and
formed partnership with Eber Howe,
of Dixville; in 1906 purchased Howe's
interest and has run the business ever
since. Mr. Parker owns 3500 acres
of timber limits and 400 acres of ex-
cellent farm land, and is interested
in dairy farming and sheep raising;
I.O.O.F. ; Independent Liberal; Bap-
tist. Married Clara H. Willey, Derby,
Vt., March 15, 1878; children, Willey
T., 1882; Helen Alice, 1885.
PARKER, Willey Turner, Dixville,
Que. — Born June 5, 1882, son of J.
B. Parker; Councillor Dixville 1915;
I.O.O.F., C.O.F.; Ind. Liberal; Bap-
tist. Has half interest with his father
in large farm. Married Helen Har-
riet Howe, Oct., 1908; children, Fran-
ces Artie, 1912; Guelph Edward,
1914.
PARKER, John, School Inspector,
Leeds Village, Que. — Born at Leeds,
Que., 1858, son of Daniel and Agnes
(Hunter) Parker, Scotch-Irish, an-
cestors coming from Ulster, Ireland.
E. Model School, Leeds, Que., Acad-
JOHN PARKER
emy, Inverness, and McGill Uni-
versity, B.A. McGill; Inspector of
elementary schools, 1890-1904; in-
spector superior schools, 1904; Ma-
son; Liberal; Presbyterian. Married
Christina Thompson, daughter of
Robert Thompson at Leeds, Que.,
Sept. 24, 1890; children, Chester
Thompson, 1914; Leslie Hunter,
1895, Flight Lieut. R.N.A.S., killed
in action somewhere in France, June
14, 1917; Keith Donaldson, 1909;
John Ronald, 1901, died Nov. 11,
1913.
PARKER, Albert Llewellyn, 7
Portland Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. —
Born at East Hatley, Que., May 3,
1871, son of Edwin W. and Adella
Hill (Gordon) Parker; Scotch and
English descent. E. Charlstown
Academy, Hatley, and Young Men's
Academy, Sherbrooke, Qua.; took
matriculation papers from Sher-
brooke Academy; Associate in Arts,
certificate from Sir Wm. Dawson and
Dr. Adams of Bishop's College, Len-
noxville, Que.; I.O.O.F.; member
Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club; Inde-
pendent; Methodist. Married Jor-e-
nhine Moffat Woodward, daughter of
Capt. John Woodward, at Sherbrooke,
Que., Sept. 10, 1895; children, Mar-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
245
sociation, addressing many meetings
or. behalf of recruiting; member ex-
ecutive Underwriters' Ass'n of Can.;
St. George's Club; non-partisan;
Methodist; children, G. Muriel, Capt.
A. John R., Can. Machine Gun Co.,
O.E.F.; Gunner G. Eric H., 72nd
(Overseas) Battery and Phyllis, mar-
ried to Warren. Grand.
A. L. PARKER
ion Gordon, Fenwick Woodward,
Gault Llewellyn and Maurice Albert.
PARKES, Thomas J., "lakotira,"
Sherbrooke — Born Stockport, Eng.,
Jan. 18, 1852, son of Alfred Parkes,
J.P., English, Cheshire and Warwick-
shire families. E. King Edward
Grammar School, Stockport; was
seven years in bank at Stockport,
took charge of financial affairs and
travelled in Northern England for
his father, a hardware merchant;
came to Canada 1883, joined staff
Sun Life about 14 years ago; ap-
pointed mgr. E. T. Div., 1908; elected
rep. Dom. Life Underwriters, appear-
ed before Royal Commission to pre-
sent case of agents; named as pres.
Dom. Ass'n, but declined to act;
pres. local ass'n; through his initia-
tive parent ass'n was formed in Mont-
real many years ago; first rep. to
ass'n in U.S.A.; author of several in-
surance pamphlets, essays and art-
icles, for some of which has been
awarded first prizes in competition;
Alderman city of Sherbrooke, resign-
in 1917; J.P., C.L.M., Com. Sup.
Court, hon. treas. Can. Patriotic
Fund, Sherbrooke, executive Associ-
ated Boards and Im. Soc., chairman
executive Sherbrooke Home Guard;
member Sherbrooke Recruiting As-
J. D. PARMELEE
PARMELEE, John David, Sher-
brooke— Born at Waterloo, Sept. .1,
1862, son of William Grannis and
Marcella A. (Whitney) Parmelee; de-
scent, English, family settling in
Bethlehem, Conn., 1635; grandfather,
Rotus Parmelee, M.D., born at Fair-
fax, Vt., April 1, 1802, came to Hat-
ley, 1826, and settled in Waterloo,
1829. E. Waterloo Acad. and Cent-
ral School, Ottawa; engaged in rail-
way and com. institutions, entered
civil service, customs dept., Nov. 1,
1890, served in different branches,
inside and outside service, ap. inspec-
tor of customs ports, Dist. No. 3, sub.
div. C., headqtrs. at Sherbrooke, July
1, 1908; Royal Arcanum; Civil Ser-
vice Club, Ottawa; Anglican. Mar-
ried Ida Belle Mitchell, daughter of
L. A. Mitchell, Caro, Mich., May 28,
1898, at Boston, Mass.
246 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
PARMELEE, David Herbert, East New Hampshire and settled first at
Angus, Que. - - Born at Waterloo, Frelighsburg and later at Sutton. E.
Que., Aug. 12, 1883, son of Rufus E. Sutton Academy; as young man en-
and Eliza Jane (MacVicar) Parme- gaged in teaching several years; in
ke; English, grandfather, Rufus C. Western States 1877 till 1883; Sec'y-
Parmelee, was born in Vermont, and Treas. Township of Sutton 25 years,
came to the County of Shefford in retiring Feb., 1915; appointed sec'y
1830. E. at Waterloo Academy. En- Sutton Township and village school
tered service of the E. T. Bank in boards, 1910; A.F. & A.M.; member
1901 and has served in different ca- Sutton Conservative Club; Methodist;
pacities in several branches; was ap- interested in agriculture, good roads,
pointed manager of Frelighsburg Marriec1 Jennie Sanborn, Sutton,
branch in 1911 and upon the amal- April 23, 1883.
gamation with Canadian Bank of
Commerce continued in the service; PARTINGTON, William, Magog,
was appointed manager of East An- Que. — Born Castleton, Eng., Feb. 18,
gus branch in May, 1912, and has 1870, son of Moses and Elizabeth
since been stationed at that point; (Hulton) Partington; English, came
member A.F. & A.M.. Wolfe Co. Fish to Canada 1882, settled at Magog
and Game Club; Anglican. Married same year. E. in England; elected
Charlotte Dean Eastman, daughter of councillor 1899, resigned 1914; mem-
Chas. Eastman, Waterloo, Sept. 20, ber agricultural society; parents pur-
1911; one son, David Herbert, 1915. chased property known as the Isaac
Ives farm on east shore Lake Mem-
PARRY, Horace Western, Foster, phremagog. This and an adjoining
Que. — Born at Weybridge, Eng., Dec. property was later acquired by Mr.
7, 1873, son of Henry A. and Rachel Partington making total of nearly
A. (Hawdon) Parry; Welsh, came five hundred acres of productive
from England 1890. E. Blackheath land; one of successful and prosper-
and Seaford Colleges and Tamworth ous farmers in the county; I.O.F. ;
Agricultural College, England; Sec- Conservative; Anglican. Married
retary-Treasurer council and school Alice M. Allen, daughter of James
board West Bolton; went to Cook- Allen, Magog, Que., Dec. 28, 1904 ;
shire and spent several years with children, Annie E., 1906; Charles W.,
Senator Pope learning farming; man- 1909; James N., 1912; Clara H.,
ager Provincial Government cream- 1916.
ery Compton Model Farm for ten
years ; later manager creamery, PAUL, Dwight Lee, Ayer's Cliff,
Princeton, Ont. ; bookkeeper Stand- Que. — Born Barnston, Que., Feb. 3,
ard Chemical Co., Cookshire, Que., 1858, son of Erastus Lee and Nancy
manager Adams' Creamery. Adarns- A. (McClary) Paul; Irish. E. pub-
ville; later purchased the Foster lie schools; Councillor Ayer's Cliff
Creamery, 1912; is graduate Guelph 1913; Conservative; Anglican; en-
Dairy School; has qualified' as inspec- gaged in general farming and stock
tor St. Hyacinthe Dairy School; raising in Stanstead County until
member A.F. & A.M., C.O.F. ; Con- 1910, when he retired and now re-
servative; Anglican; licensed lay sides in Ayer's Cliff. Married Ada E.
reader of Anglican Church Married Libby, Ayer's Cliff, Que., June 8
Florence Elizabeth Baker, daughter 1880; children, Grace B., Flora H.
of Major Baker, Cookshire, May 20, and Ena (deceased 1902.)
1896; one daughter, Helen Annie,
1897. PAYNE, Lt.-Col. Josiah Bruce,
manufacturer, Granby, Que. — Born
PARSONS, Hermon A., Secretary, at Granby, Que., April 7, 1865, son
Sutton — Born at Sutton, June 20, of Josiah and Margaret (Brack)
1854, son of Hermon and Fannie M. Payne; Irish. E. at Granby Acad-
(Durkee) Parsons; English, grand- emy, St. Cesaire College and Busi-
father, Chester Parsons, came from ness College, Montreal. Extensive
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
247
manufacturer of cigars; president
Pharoah Asbestos Ltd.; Game War-
den; Municipal Councillor 18 years;
Magistrate and Judge of Com. Court
22 years; pres. Dom. Gig. Mfgs'
Assn.; vice-pres. and director of Good
Roads Ass'n ; dir. Dunham Ladies'
College; School Commissioner; pres
Liberal Ass'n Co. Shefford; Mason;
Past Grand Z., Royal Arch Masons of
Quebec; Granby Club; Granby Curl-
ing Club; pres. Granby Am. Athletic
Ass'n; O.C. 7th Brig. C.F.A.; O.C.
27th Battery Overseas; Liberal; Epis-
copalian. Married Eva May Hoadly,
1890 (died 1903) ; 2nd, Clara A. Mc-
Mahon, 1905 ; children, C. Mortimer,
1891; Helen M., 1893; Ruth H.,
1897; Sigmund T., 1906; J. J. Bruce,
1908; Albert M., 1910; M. M. Ida,
1911; Clara Eileen, 1913.
PEARDON, Richard Henry, East-
man, Que. — Born Eastman, July 18,
1886, son of Harry and Ellen
(Maddeford) Peardon; English;
father was born in England and came
to Eastman when a young man in
1863. E. public schools; elected
councillor 1909 and Mayor 1915;
School Commissioner; member Agri-
cultural Society; after leaving school
was employed by Huntington Mining
Co.; later with Phelps and Eldridge
manufacturers; in 1884 with Capt.
Warne, Eastman; 1887, entered em-
ploy of E. J. Esty and entered part-
nership in 1904 under name E. J.
Esty and Co.; upon death of Mr. Esty
1909 took over business as R. H.
Peardon, general merchant; Conser-
vative; Methodist. Married Eliza-
beth Spinney, daughter of Levi Spin-
ney, Eastman, Aug., 1879; one
daughter (adopted) Alice, 1887.
PEARSON, William James, Water-
loo, Cjue. — Born Waterloo, Feb. 11,
1857, son of William Pearson and
Mary J. Dunlop; Scotch and Irish,
grandfather coming from Ireland,
1825. E. public schools. Elected to
council Tp. of Shefford, 1910; re-
elected 1913; Mayor 1914 and 1915;
member Shefford Agr'l Soc. ; Liberal;
Anglican ; when young man took over
homestead farm, three miles from
Waterloo, where he specializes in
Holstein dairy cattle, also ships cream
to Montreal. Married Laura~ "E.
Phelps, Waterloo, June 8, 1887; chil-
dren, L. Lyle, 1889; Sidney L., 1895.
HON. P. PELLETIER
PELLETIER, Hon. Dr. P., Lieut.-
Colonel, agent general of Quebec
Province in London; as young man
Dr. Pelletier established medical
practice in Sherbrooke; elected first
Liberal M.L.A. from Sherbrooke; be-
came speaker of Legislature and late
agent general of province in London ;
first Lieut.-Col. of 54th Regiment,
Sherbrooke.
PELLETIER, Rev. E. E., parish
priest, West Shefford - - Born Ste.
Rosalie, Que., March 25, 1871, son
of Guillaume and Eloise (Cabana)
Pelletier. E. St. Hyacinth Seminary
and Laval University; ordained in
1896 in church of Ste. Rosalie by
Bishop Decelles; Professor of English
and leader of choir and of band at
Seminary St. Hyacinthe, 1896-8; ap-
pointed curate at Roxton Falls, Oct.,
1898, being there 9 years: from 1907
till 1911 parish priest in Sweetsburg;
since 1911 Rector of West Shefford
parish: founded educational convent
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
REV. E. E. PELLETIER
in 1914 at West Shefford; member
Alliance Nationale. ;
PERKINS, Frances Henry, Man-
sonville, Que. — Born at Mansonville,
Que., March 9, 1849, son of Levi
Allen and Abigail C. (Nott) Per-
kins; English. E. at Stanstead and
Waterloo High School; served as 1st
and 2nd Lieut. Capt. of No. 5 Co. 52,
Batt. Brome Light Infantry; for
many years senior major of same
batt. ; also with his batt. at Eccles
Hill, during Fenian Raid; Clerk of
Commissioners Court for 45 years;
commissioner of Superior Court for
District of Bedford ; Justice of Peace ;
local agent of S. and S. Mutual over
25 years, which position he resigned
on being appointed Inspector of Im-
migration at Mansonville; prominent
member of several temperance socie-
ties; Past Master A.F. & A.M., also a
P.D.D.G.M. of Grand Lodge; Con-
servative; Anglicrn. Married, Sept.
25, 1871, Fanny Catherine Mousell,
daughter of Dr. Wm. and Elizabeth
Augustine (Parker) Mousell; chil-
dren, David F. M., 1872; Levi A.,
1874; Gertrude A., 1877; Frederick
H., 1880; Florence Beatrice, 1883 ;
Wm. Chas., 1885; Henry E., 1892.
PERRY, Edgar W., Ayer's Cliff,
Que. - - Born Ayer's Cliff, Dec. 2,
1873, son of Oliver and Achsa (Mc-
Cleary) Perry, English, family among
early settlers in county. E. High
School; School Commissioner; hon.
vice-pres. Co. Agr'l Soc., Farmers'
Club; eight years with J. E. Blake,
New York City, returning to Ayer's
Cliff 1901, purchasing homestead
farm; engaged in general farming
and breeder of pure bred Jersey
cattle; member I.O.O.F. ; Conserva-
tive; Methodist. Married Mattie R.
Wheeler, daughter of H O. Wheeler,
Barnston, Que., March 27, 1895; one
daughter, Marion Achsa, b. Nov. 27,
1905.
J. C. PETTES
PETTES, James Clinton, West
Brome, Que. — Born at West Brome,
Que., Sept. 22, 1845, son of Jas. N.
and Louise M. (Dyer) Pettes; Eng-
lish, grandfather, Jas. Pettes, born in
New York, first went to Nova Scotia,
later in 1798 located in Township of
Brome where he died in 1853. E. at
Cowansville High School. First en-
gaged in farming near West Brome;
later entered into cheese mfg. in
1872 and conducted this business,
also farming for a number of years;
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249
in 1885 established manufacture of
brick; in 1887 succeeded J. N. Gales,
general merchant, at West Brome,
which business he has conducted from
that date ; specialized in breeding reg-
istered Holstein dairy cattle; in 1912
sold stock farm and started general
store and other business interests;
interested in agricultural matters;
won silver medal awarded by Provin-
cial Government in 1911 for agricul-
tural merit; Capt. of Militia under
bill of Sir George E. Cartier in the
early 70's; graduate of Quebec Mili-
tary College, holding first and sec-
ond certificates; School Commission-
er; Justice of Peace; Post Master
since 1912; member of Agr'l Soc. ;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Emma Boright, daughter of Geo. Bo-
right, East Farnham, Que., Oct. 2,
1866; children, Frederick C., 1867;
Dean H., 1874; Wm. S., 1878.
PETTES, Austin Wheeler, Knowl-
ton, Que. — Born Knowlton, July 10,
1858, son of Jeremiah C. and Susan
(Wheeler) Pettes; Scotch; U. E.
Loyalists, first settling in Nova Sco-
tia, later came to West Brome, Que.
E. Knowlton Academy, Stanstead
Wesleyan College, also French School
at Marieville, Que.; member of first
board of councillors, Knowlton, serv-
ing seventeen years, twice Mayor;
School Commissioner; Justice of the
Peace; formed partnership with
father in mercantile business under
name "J. C. Pettes & Son," dissolving
said partnership in 1899; same year,
in company with Ernest Mills, regis-
tered as "Knowlton Electric Light
Company" and installed the first elec-
tric light plant in Knowlton; later
purchased partner's interest and con-
ducted business until 1905 when he
sold to "Brome Lake Electric Power
Company" and was manager of said
company until 1910 when he took
over and closed the business of J. C.
Pettes; for many years member of
Knowlton Band; A.F. & A.M., I.O.
O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican. Married
Mary Wilson, deceased 1889; 2nd,
May Curtis, Knowlton, Dec. 20, 1893;
children, Mary L., 1889; Jerry C.,
1896; Florence M., 1899; Evelyn M.,
1901; Heber A., 1902; Kathryn L,
1915.
PIBUS, Luther Henry, Knowlton,
Que. - - Born Knowlton, April 22,
1875, son of John and Sarah (Blunt)
Pibus; English, father came from
England with his parents at age of
eight years, first settling in Montreal,
later came to Brome County. E.
Knowlton Academy. Has served as
school commissioner; member Board
of Trade, County Agr'l Society; ap-
pointed Postmaster Knowlton 1912;
as young man held position with the
Walker Ice Co., Worcester, Mass.,
also at Boston for some time; re-
turned to Knowlton 1901 and pur-
chased business of F. A. Knowlton,
general merchant; since that date
conducted mercantile business, spec-
ializing in the boot and shoe line;
purchased said property (Wood
Block) in 1905; member A.F. &
A.M., R.A.M.; Anglican. Married
Eva O. Eldridge (deceased) 1906;
2nd, Belle M. Hodsmyth, St. Martins,
N.B., May 12, 1913; children, Hugh
A., 1899; Evelyn M., 1903; Harry A.,
1914.
F. H. PERKINS
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PICARD, Chenier — Born Wotton,
July 14, 1881, son of Jacques and
Orpha (Genereux) Picard. E. St.
Mary's College, St. Charles Semin-
ary, Laval University; degrees, B.L.
and L.L.L. ; practiced at Sherbrooke
as notary since 1906, being now in
partnership with E. Sylvestre ; Roman
Catholic. Married Marie, daughter
of A. J. Gouin, Three Rivers, Jan. 12,
1911.
E. G. PIERCE
PIERCE, Erastus Gardner, Sher-
brooke, Que. -- Born at Melbourne,
Que., May 27, 1871, son of Edward
and Sarah E. (Lyster) Pierce; Eng-
lish; great grandfather, Oliver Pierce
of New York, fought under British
during revolution 1776, was taken
prisoner and given over to the In-
dians, threatened to be burned, suf-
fered terrible hardships, released by
exchange of prisoners, later moved
to Melbourne, and settled there as
the third family in 1801. E. Model
school. Some years engaged in me-
chanical work; two years with the
Union Traction Co., Philadelphia; in
1903 accepted position with L. S.
Channell & Co., publishers of the
Daily Record, Sherbrooke, Que. ;
upon formation of Sherbrooke Rec-
ord Co. in 1907 became shareholder
and director; circulation manager ;
member of Canadian Press Ass'n;
pres. Eastern Townships Press Ass'n
1910-11; member I.O.O.F., Sher-
brooke Curling Club, Y.M.C.A.;
Methodist. Married H. Mabel Ev.-ing,
Melbourne, Que., Sept. 22, 1915,
daughter of the late John Ewing, for
many years Registrar Richmond Co.
PLANCHE, Bertram Allan, D.D.S.,
Farnham, Que. — Born St. Sylvester,
Aug. 20, 1876, son of John Paul and
Jane (Mclntyre) Planche; Scotch-
English. E. Cookshire Acad., Bish-
op's College, Lennoxville and Mont-
real, and Medico-Chirugical College,
Philadelphia, degrees, B.A., D.D.S.,
L.D.S. ; began practice of dentistry
Coaticook, 1902; in 1904 removed to
Farnham where he has built up an ex-
tensive practice; Anglican. Married
Evelyn Adamson, daughter late Far-
quhar Fraser, Perth, Ont., April 26,
1905; one son, Donald, Feb. 21, 1906.
PLANCHE, Dr. Henry Howard,
North Hatley, Que. — Born Cookshire,
Feb. 20, 1889, son of Harry A. and
Harriet T. (Taylor) Planche; Eng-
lish, great grandfather, John Paul
Planche, coming to Megantic County
as government teacher of public
schools about 1800. E. Cookshire
Acad., Westmount Academy, Mc-
Gill University and Royal Victoria
Hospital; M.D.C.M. 1912; L.M.C.C.
1914; member Canadian Medical As-
sociation and College of Physicians
and Surgeons of British Columbia;
Anglican; house surgeon Royal Vic-
toria Hospital, Montreal, 1912-13;
Supt. Hospital at Van Ande, B. C.,
June to Sept., 1913, Supt. Rock Bay
Hospital, Rock Bay, B.C., 1913-14;
located at No. Hatley, Nov., 1914.
served as medical officer Dardanelles,
1915. Married, 1914, Constance A.
Best, Sheffield, Eng. ; one daughter.
PLANCHE, Henry W., Sawyer-
ville, Que. — Born Sawyerville, Oct.
26, 1853, son of William G. and
Janette (Hurd) Planche; English;
father born in England and came to
Canada at age of nine; located at
Leeds, Megantic County, and later
moved to Newport, Compton County,
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251
in 1840. E. public schools; Conserva-
tive; Methodist. When twenty years
of age went to East Bridgewater,
Mass., where he was employed by the
Samuel Shaw Co. for eighteen years;
then moved to Salem, N.H., where he
spent two years in the employ of F.
P. Woodbury & Co.; returning to
Randboro in 1897 began farming,
and has continued ever since. Mar-
ried Jennie Grant, deceased 1896.
Married Milada Smiley, daughter of
Samuel Smiley, Lennoxville, Jan. 18,
1900; children, Roy S., 1883; Leon
R., 1885; Ada R. H., 1902.
POCOCK, Herbert Sidney, Beebe,
Que. — Born Aldershot, England.,
March 25, 1880, son of Francis and
Annie (James) Pocock; English;
came to Canada with parents when a
child, and located at Georgeville. E.
Stanstead College; member Beebe
Board of Trade, Frontier Club; Con-
servative; Methodist. Started out as
clerk for Rock Island Hardware Co.,
later traveller and bookkeeper for
Globe Suspender Co.; in 1908 started
business at Beebe, manufacturing
canvas gloves; is sole proprietor of
the B. B. Glove & Mitt Co.; factory
and office at Beebe, Que. Married
Kathryn House, Beebe, Que., Oct.,
1903; one son, Allan James.
POOLE, George Curtis, Hatley,
Que. — Born Hatley, Jan. 29, 1877,
son of Charles and Lydia (McAllis-
ter) Poole; English. E. public schools
and Charlston Acad., Hatley; elected
Hatley Council when village was in-
corporated in 1912; re-elected 1913;
pro-Mayor 1915; elected Mayor 1916
village of Hatley; member Stanstead
County Agricultural Society; I.O.
O.F. ; Independent; Anglican. After
working in Springfield, Mass., return-
ed and bought homestead farm from
his father, and since that date has
carried on general farming, paying
special attention to Durham cattle ;
in 1912 took up dairying, purchasing
herd of Jerseys. Married Annie Al-
media Perkins, Massawippi, Que.,
Nov. 5, 1899; one daughter, Edna J.
SENATOR R. H. POPE
POPE, Hon. Rufus Henry, Senator
for Bedford District, Ottawa and
Cookshire, Que., son of the late Hon.
J. H. Pope, once Minister of Rail-
ways and Canals — Born at Cookshire,
Quo., Sept. 13, 1857. E. at Cook-
shire Acad. and Sherbrooke High
School; on his father's death, May,
1899, was elected to House of Com-
mons for Compton by accl. ; re-el, at
g. e. 1891, 1896 and 1900; defeated
1904, 1908; summoned to Senate
Nov. 17, 1911 ; was president of East-
ern Township Con. Ass'n, 1896 is a
member of the Advisory Board Brit-
ish Empire Financial Corp. and a dir.
of several other mining and commer-
cial companies; is engaged in farm-
ing and stock raising. Married Lucy,
daughter of Major C. Noble, Comp-
ton ; Conservative.
POPE, Herbert Franklin, Hatley,
Que. — Born Eaton, Que., Nov. 14,
1857, son of David H. and Lucinda
Todd Pope; English descent, grand-
father, John Pope, coming from New
England States, settled in Clifton
township, Compton Co., among earli-
est families. E. public schools and
Hatley Academy. Elected councillor
252 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Hatley township, also served as ville Bus. Col., supplemented by tech-
Mayor; first mayor Hatley village nical and practical training in chemi-
upon incorporation 1912; re-elected cal and mining engineering. Joined
1915; member Stanstead Co. Agr'l staff of Nichols Chemical Co., Capel-
Society and of Hatley Board of ton, March, 1891, becoming analyst
Trade; I.O.O.F., I.O.F. ; Conserva- of company in 1894, and gen'l supt.
tive; Anglican. Married Julia Ives, Capelton plant 1899, retaining posi-
Hatley, Dec. 25, 1879; two daugh- tion until January, 1907, when ap-
ters, Lola J. and Mildred F. Busi- pointed manager of company's mine
ness connections, with C. E. Ken- at Sulphide, Ontario, constructing
nedy, tinsmith and plumber, Hatley, that year for Nichols Chemical Co.,
several years; formed partnership, large sulphuric and nitric acid plant
1830, with Aaron Hall, firm of Hall at that place; resigned connection
and Pope, Coaticook; in 1883 sold with the Nicholls Chemical Company
interest to Aaron Hall and purchased Jan. 1, 1908; located in Sherbrooke
business of Chas. E. Kennedy, Hat- May, 1908, giving attention to certain
ley, carrying on general trade in chemical and mining interests; liqui-
plumbing line from that date. dated the Sherbrooke Daily News for
creditors, and made foundation for
POUPART, J. Hector, Sher- *he Prf ent .F ren^ dailv'. ,L,a Tri-
oko Que Bom Lanrairie Dec bune! August, 1909, appointed man-
i BSI i > T^ii S w V Rrn«' aSer Richmond & Drummond Fire In-
, 1881, son of .Louis and H. (±5ros- .-, ,. , . , , ,.
seau) Poupart; French. E. Mount surance Co., of which he was a direc-
St. Louis Institute, Montreal; 1907 tor and member of its executive com
bookkeeper for Jos. Bedard & Sons, mittee; liquidated said company for
Richmond; 1911 accepted position •shareholders completing work Aug-
with J. M. Nault, Sherbrooke, becom- ust' *912: at. this time his attention
ing sec'y-treas. and director of J. M. m. *ul1 ^as given to the development
N?ult, Ltd., when formed in 1912; ?f *e Dominion Metal Co., of which
member K. of C., Board of Trade, he 1S manager, and sole owner, a
L'Alliance National, Treas. La Gaiete fompany organized some years prev-
Club; Liberal; Roman Catholic. Mar- lous,lv .to manufacture white metals,
ried Alma Dubois, daughter of T. ^odud* °.f w^ch , a" now widely
Dubois, Richmond, Oct 31, 1909; kno™ un,derT)thfe ,trade, m&/l D°'
children, Marcil, 1912; Cecile, 1914 me.ko- . ™r- Pritchard has taken an
Mare-uerite 1916 active interest in Sunday School, Y.
lte' l M.C.A. and Board of Trade work. At
POUTRE, Joseph Edward, Sher- Present w chairman Board of Trus-
brooke, Que.— Born St. Johns, Que., Jf,es °t *e Wy™>^ Congregational
Dec. 2 1876, son of Edward Poutre Church, Superintendent of Plymouth
and F. (Nolin) ; French-Canadian. E. p^TpT^ Smf*7 K° ' ^Sf'
public schools St. Johns, Que.; direc- J?r Y.M.C A. and member of the
tor E.T.A.A., president Sherbrooke ?ou,nci1 rof Sherbrooke Board of
Boardof Trade, 1915; Knights of Co- Trade; Conservative; Congregation-
lumbus, St. Francis Club, Tuque allst, . Maf^!r Amanda Melvema
Rouge S. S. Club; Roman Catholic. da"f ht" of Wil ham Burgovne South
Came to Sherbrooke in 1905 and has Zeal> Eng>' Aug> 12> 1896: one
> Olive
ness. Married E. Desaulniers, Feb.
27, 1900. D
K
PRICHARD, Norman Bruce -
Born at Jellyby, Ont., Oct. 14, 1871, RAIMBACH, Alfred S., Richmond,
son of Joseph and Rebekah Prichard, Que. — Born in Birmingham, England,
Scotch and Welsh on father's side, Sept. 26, 1862; Swiss. E. in Birm-
Irish and English on mother's side, ingham, England, Grammar School.
E. Brockville High School and Brock- Came to Canada in 1883 ; entered ser-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
253
A. S. RAIMBACH
vice of Eastern Townships Bank in
Sept., 1883, located at Sherbrooke,
Cowansville and Stanstead; appointed
manager at Richmond Branch, Feb.
1, 1903; member Board of Trade,
Richmond Agr'l Soc.; A.F. & A.M.;
Anglican.
READ, Rev. Geo. Ellery, 37 Mel-
bourne St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
at Romsey, Eng., Aug. 5, 1865, son
of Alfred Merritt and Mary Ann
(Ellery) Read. E. at Osborne House
School, McGill University and Cong.
Coll. of Can., Montreal. Came to
Canada in 1887 and settled in To-
ronto. In 1888 entered Cong. Col-
lege of Canada and McGill Univers-
ity; owing to ill-health did not grad-
uate from the University, but took
course in philosophy, literature, He-
brew and other subjects; in 1893
graduated in theology, winning Bar-
bour Gold Medal for high excellence
in his general standing; immediately
after graduation settled as pastor of
Cong. Church, Fitch Bay, Stanstead
Co., being ordained May 18, 1893;
in 1895 was called to pastorate of
Stanstead South Church, Rock Island,
in which charge he continued until
called to Plymouth Church, Sher-
brooke, in 1905, where he entered
REV. G. E. READ
upon his duties the first Sunday in
June of that year; in 1912 was elect-
ed chairman of the Cong. Union of
Canada for the ensuing year; A.F. &
A.M. Mr. Read has taken active part
in patriotic work incidental to the
war, addressing many public meet-
ings on behalf of recruiting and
other causes. Married Florence Ross
Douglas, daughter of Alex. Douglas,
Montreal, June 27, 1893; -children,
Douglas Ellery, July 25, 1897, in
overseas service with McGill Siege
Battery) ; Stanley Merritt Ellery,
Feb., 1900, Mary Gwendolen Ellery,
1903.
REED, James Birt, North Hatley,
Que. — Born at Hatley, August 21,
1874, son of Wilder and Almira
(Bean) Reed; Scotch and English.
E. at public schools and Hatley
Academy, Hatley. Vicepres. North
Hatley Board of Trade 1914-15; C.
O.F. ; Conservative ; Universalist. En-
gaged in lumber business with T. V.
Reed at Spring Hill, Que. ; built first
North Hatley creamery which he op-
erated several years; later pur-
chased grist mill from his father at
Reed's Crossing; sold out to B. & M.
Ry. in 1895 and moved to North Hat-
ley in 1906 where he carries on flour
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and feed business. Married Ruth M.
Little, Hatley, Que., Sept. 12, 1899.;
children, Eulah A., Clifford J., Gor-
don T., Ronald L., Rosamond D.,
Helen E.
REID, John Thompson, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Leeds, Aug. 20,
1869, son of John P. and Mary
(Thompson) Reed; Scotch, grand-
parents coming from Scotland and
settling in Leeds about 1845. E. pub-
lic schools; entered employ of Q.C.R
in 1888, holding successively posi-
tions of operator, relieving agent,
station agent, ticket agent, train de-
spatcher, ass't supt., and in 1914 was
appointed' superintendent of Q.C.R.
system; School Com. Sherbrooke
Prot. Board; C.O.F., A.F. & A.M.;
Presbyterian. Married Janet D.,
daughter of Robert Thompson, Leeds,
Que., Oct. 10, 1896; one daughter,
Jean D., 1906.
REMICK, Cassius Henry, Postmas-
ter, Barnston — Born at Barnston,
Nov. 23, 1873, son of Cassius N. and
Elizabeth R. (Wheeler) Remick;
English; grandfather, Paige Remick,
born at Hatley Township, one of the
oldest families in the townships. E.
Barnston Model School, Stanstead
Wesleyan College; insurance and real
estate business; for several years en-
gaged in printing business; Postmas-
ter at Barnston since 1903 ; member
and chairman Township School Board
1904-1907, resigned to accept secre-
taryship of same board and of Muni-
cipal Council, which office he held
from 1907 to 1913; resigned; Census
Commissioner Stanstead County;
dir. and agent M. & R. Fire Ins.
Co.; Commissioner Superior Court •
Liberal; Methodist. Married Katie
E. Converse, daughter of John Con-
verse, at Barnston, Dec. 25, 1894 ;
children, Frances Victoria, 1896 ;
Cassius Nathan Hoyt, 1900.
REXFORD, George Moore, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born Ayer's Cliff, Aug.
8, 1849, son of Chester and Assenath
(Moore) Rexford; English, U. E.
Loyalists. E. public schools; School
Commissioner and Councillor, Ayer's
Cliff; spent several years in Boston,
after which he returned to Canada
and engaged in farming and stock
raising; later engaged in lumber busi-
ness; member 53rd Battalion, No. 5
Company; Fenian Raid veteran 1870,
stationed at Magog under Lt.-Col.
Bo wen; received grant in 1914 from
Federal Government. Married Carrie
M. Hodges, Ayer's Cliff, Oct. 28,
1898.
REYNOLDS, Benjamin Albert,
Frelighsburg, Que. — Born at St. Ar-
mand East, Que., Dec. 22, 1845, son
of Chas. S. and Jemima (Lagrange)
Reynolds; English, grandfather was
born in Vermont and was among the
U. E. Loyalists who settled in St.
Armand. E. at public schools. Went
to California and was engaged in ag-
riculture and different kinds of work
during 6 years; returned to Canada
in 1874 and again went to California
in 1875, returning in 1879 to Frel-
ighsburg, succeeding father on home-
stead property in general farming
and stock raising; retiring from ac-
tive farming in 1896 and removed to
Frelighsburg where he has been en-
gaged in looking after his various
lines of business since; Sec'y-Treas.
of the Board of Trade; School Com-
missioner; Sec'y-Treas. village of
Frelighsburg; Postmaster Frelighs-
burg 1898 to 1912; Clerk Commis-
sioner's Court; I.O.O.F. ; Liberal;
Anglican. Married Ida L. Smith,
daughter of A. Smith, Odeltown, Que.
Sept. 27, 188J
RICHEY, Matthew Henry, Dan-
ville, Que. — Born at Halifax, N.S.,
March 11, 1857, son of Hon. Matthew
Henry Richey, Lieut.-Governor Nova
Scotia 1883-8, and Sarah L. (Ander-
son) Richey; descent, father's side,
Rev. Matthew Richey, D.D., Irish;
mother's side, Hon. John H. Ander-
son, called to Senate at Confeder-
ation. E. at Halifax Grammar
School, Mount Allison Academy; en-
tered service of People's Bank at
Halifax, Aug., 1877 and that of Bank
of Montreal when People's was
bought out July, 1905; entered Peo-
ple's as junior, rose to position of
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inspector in Danville since 1898; RIDER, Frederick Hamilton, Fitch
present position as manager Danville Bay, Que. — Born Fitch Bay, Sept.
Branch of Montreal Bank since July, 24, 1878, son of Hamilton M. and
1905; was pioneer banker in this dis- Abbie L. (Foss) Rider; English,
trict; ex-pres. St. Andrew's Society grandfather (Ezra B. Rider) born in
of Richmond Co.; ex-pres. Board of the United States, settled in Stan-
Trade, Danville; appointed J. P. in stead County about 1830. "E. Stan-
June, 1917; hon. president Danville stead College, Montreal Business Col-
and Shipton Patriotic Fund ; director lege ; Councillor several years ; Mayor
Danville Cemetery Co.; Correspond- 1909; member Agr'l Society; succeed-
ing Sec'y and Fellow Royal Colonial ed father as mill owner, flour and
Institute, London, Eng. ; Conserva- feed business, Fitch Bay; approved of
tive; Presbyterian. Married Blanche and supported consolidation of
Sarah Sutcliffe, daughter of late E. schools; advocate of better highways
W. Sutcliffe, Halifax, N.S., Oct. 11, in municipalities; Liberal; Congrega-
1883; three sons and five daughters, tionalist. Married Minnie White,
daughter of L. M. White, Griffin,
RIDDELL, Joseph, Sawyerville -- Que., Dec. 11, 1901; children, Made-
Born Sawyerville, 1873, son of James lyn M., 1904; Hamilton M., 1906.
and Mary J. (Doherty) Riddell; par-
ents came to Canada from Ireland to ROBINS, Robin Morris,, Sher-
Argenteuil Co. in 1846 and to Comp- brooke, Que. — Born Drummnodville,
ton County in 1873. E. public Que., Aug. 21, 1858, son of William
schools; member Sawyerville Council S. and Maria D. (Trent) Robins;
1910 to 1915; LO.O.F.; Conserva- English, grandfather, Capt. Robins,
tive; Presbyterian; with Dudswell came to Drummondville, Que., about
Lumber Co., Dudswell, Que., 1904- 1814. E. Bishop's College School.
08; sold interest to partners and en- Accountant Paton Manufacturing Co.
gaged in contracting for Pejebscot six years; Sec'y Adam Lomas & Son,
Co., Brunswick, Me., for five years; thirteen years; Sec'y electrical dept.,
in 1912 purchased extensive lumber Sherbrooke Power, Light and Heat,
limits with A. B. Hunt, ex-M.P. ; en- Co., Sherbrooke, ten years; cashier
gaged in farming and stock raising. City Gas and Electric Dept., Sher-
Married Jessie M. Hurd, Sawyerville, brooke; local mgr. for F. B. McCurdy
Que., 1902. & Co. several years; HOW mgr. Sher-
brooke Tile and Brick Co., Ascot;
RIDER, Timothy Byron, Fitch A.F. & A.M., C.O.F., St. George's,
Bay, Que. — Born Fitch Bay, Jan. 8, Sherbrooke Snowshoe, Y. M. C. A.;
1848, son of Ezra B. and Dorothy A. Conservative; Anglican. Married
(Lee) Rider; English; father born in Georgie White, daughter of George
N. E. States, settled in Stanstead White, New York, Aug. 31, 1887, at
County about 1830. E. public school; Sherbrooke; children, Marjory L.,
Justice of the Peace; P. M. resigned; 1889; Norris W., 1890; Philip McF.,
Councillor for Stanstead Township 24 1892.
years; Mayor 20 years continuously;
Warden for County of Stanstead for ROBINSON, Thomas James, Sweets-
one year; member A.F. & A.M.; Lib- burg, Que. Born at Myria, N.Y., April
eral ; engaged in farming, lumber mill 29, 1860, son of Thomas and Samy
owner and general merchant. Elected (Quinn) Robinson; father born in
member for Stanstead County Fed- England, came with his parents when
eral House 1891, defeating late Hon. a child snd first settled in Montreal,
C. C. Colby; unsuccessful candidate later in New York, and then moved
in 1896. Married Mary E. Shaw, to Granby. E. public school; School
daughter of Jacob Shaw, Stanstead, Commissioner; for some time engag-
Que., Nov. 30, 1871; children, Bur- ed in the manufacture of brick at
ton H., 1873; Oral K., 1877; Lena M., West Shefford; in 1897 purchased
1880; Ezra B., 1883; Claude P., present farm property; active in all
1889. matters pertaining to local improve-
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ment; strong supporter of temper-
ance reform and more advanced
schools for rural sections ; Liberal ;
Anglican. Married Agnes Scott,
daughter of P. H. Scott, West Shef-
ford, Que., Nov. 29, 1884; children,
Thomas H., 1885; Lora E., 1896.
ROBINSON, Charles Henry, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born Ayer's Cliff, June
20, 1857, son of John and Rosetta
(Ellsworth) Robinson; Irish. E. pub-
lic schools; Mayor Ayer's Cliff, 1914;
School Commissioner; ex-pres. Stan-
stead County Agr'l Assn. ; Conserva-
tive; Congregational. For several
years was engaged in various lines of
work at Wakefield and Boston, Mass. ;
returning to Stanstead engaged in
farming and stock raising for ten
years; retired from farming and fol-
lowed contracting and building at
Ayar's Cliff. Married Flora E. Blair
(deceased 1892) Lillie Turner, Ayer's
Cliff, April 3, 1894; children, Rose
M., James B.; 2nd wife, Elsie C.
W. H. ROBINSON
ROBINSON, William Hezekiah,
Major, Granby, Que. — Born Water-
loo, Que., April 17, 1848, son of Jon-
athan and Emma Jane (Dampier)
Robinson. E. Shefford Academy,
Waterloo, Que. ; Bishop's College
School, Lennoxville; Military Schools,
Montreal, (Infantry, 1st Class Certi-
ficate, 1865), (School Gunnery, 1st
Class, 1869). President Canadian
Consolidated Rubber Co. Ltd., Mont-
real; vice-pres. Granby Consolidated
Mining, Smelting & Power Co.; dir-
ector Stanstead, Shefford & Chambly
Railway Co. ; director Crows' Nest
Pass Coal Co. ; director Granby Print-
ing & Publishing Co. ; director Mor-
rissey, Fernie & Michel Railway.
Clerk in general store, "Old Stone
Store," Waterloo, Que., 1867-1870;
bought out same business and became
head of firm known as Robinson
Bros. & Stevens, Waterloo, 1870-
1874; accountant, Eastern Townships
Bank, 1876-1877, at Waterloo, Que.,
and manager, Granby, Que., Hunt-
ington and Granby, 1877-1908;
chartered member and director Or-
ford Mountain Railway, 1888-1899;
Government Director, St. Lawrence
& Adirondack Railway, 1891-1896.
Served as Ensign, No. 1 Waterloo
Company, on active service during
Fenian Raids, 1866; Captain and
Paymaster, 79th Battalion, Shefford
Highlanders, 1871; Honorary Major,
retiring 1879. Clubs: British Empire
Club, London, England; Engineers'
Club, Montreal, St. James, Montreal.
Society: A.F. & A.M. (Master, Shef-
ford Lodge, No. 52, 1874-1875)
(Waterloo.) Conservative; Anglican.
Married Julia M. Reynolds, daughter
of Captain Zenas Reynolds, Water-
loo, Que., Sept. 20, 1871; had three
sons of whom one survives, W.
Wynne R., Captain in Canadian Offi-
cers' Training Corps. The eldest,
Charles Aubrey, died in 1888
and the youngest, F. Reginald R.,
Lieut. 73rd Battalion Royal High-
landers of Canada Overseas, was
killed in action Aug. 19, 1916, near
Ypres, Flanders.
ROCKWELL, Nathan O., Water-
loo, Que. — Born Sutton, Que., April
7, 1857, son of John E. and Eliza-
beth (Hawley) Rockwell. Sec'y-
Treas. Township of Shefford School
Commissioners; Township of Shefford
and Shefford County Agr'l Society;
Com. of Commissioners' Court; valu-
ator Town of Waterloo; A.F. & A.M.,
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257
R.A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F. ; Liberal; of Mirror Lake; served as Councillor
Methodist. Married Kate L. Clarke, and School Commissioner for Corpor-
May 11, 1881; one daughter, Jessie ation of Marbleton for many years;
L., 1889.
DR. D. A. RODGER
RODGER, David Alexander, M.D.
C.M., Cowansville — Born at Lachute,
July 23, 1868, son of William Rod-
ger and Annie Robertson; Scotch.
E. Lachute Academy, McGill and
Bishop's College School; degree M.D.
C.M.; member Municipal Council;
Mason, Odd Fellow; Liberal; Presby-
terian. Married Mabel Alice Boright,
daughter of S. N. Boright, Sutton,
Que., 1903; one son, William Sher-
man, Feb. 9, 1904.
ROLFE, Israel Warrington, Mar-
bleton, Que. — Born Dudswell, Que.,
Sept. 26, 1856, son of Gershorn and
Betsy (Rice) Rolfe; English, grand-
father, born in England and came
when a young man to Megantic Co.,
later locating at South Ham, Que. E.
at public school ; spent some time in
New England States; later in 1880
went to Montana and for two years
engaged in lumber business; 1882
returning to Dudswell and succeeded
father on homestead; later sold prop-
erty to Dominion Lime Co. and pur-
chased present property on east side
pres. Farmers' Club; dir. Agricul-
tural Society No. II.; C.O.F., Duds-
well Fish and Game Club; Conserva-
tive; Methodist. Married Elizabeth
J. Oughtred, daughter of W. W.
Oughtred, Marbleton, Dec. 21, 1887;
children, Guy O., 1890 (deceased
1900); Mabel M., 1895; Elsie J.,
1897.
ROLFE, George Saunders, Bishop's
Crossing, Que. — Born at Dudswell,
Que., April 12, 1873, son of Cyrus C.
and Charlotte (Shepherd) Rolfe;
English, great grandfather came
from England and first settled in Me-
gantic County, later at South Ham,
Que. E. public schools; member A.
Squadron, 7th Hussars; Councillor,
elected 1912, re-elected 1915; for
some time in pulp wood business; in
1907 purchased present property, en-
gaged in stock raising and general
farming; as Councillor in favor of
municipalities taking advantage of
Provincial Good Roads Act; clubs,
Dudswell Fish & Game; Conserva-
tive; Methodist. Married Ada C.
Jenkins (deceased 1913) daughter of
Silas Jenkins, Eaton, Que., Sept. 8,
1897; children, Maud D., 1898; Mar-
jorie E., 1899; Hiram J., 1901.
ROLFE, Albert Charles, Lime
Ridge, Que. — Born South Ham, Que.,
Jan. 19, 1859, son of G. and Betsy
(Rice) Rolfe; English, grandfather
was born in England; settled in Me-
gantic County, later located at South
Ham. E. Dudswell Academy; mem-
beb of Megantic battalion; served as
Councillor many years; director
County Agr'l Society; as young man
spent several years lumbering in
Montana, returning to Lime Ridge
1882, engaging in farming, breeding
registered Durham cattle; I.O.O.F. ;
Conservative; Anglican. Married
Flora Hooker, (deceased 1895); 2nd
Elva Chaddock, daughter of Henry
Chaddock, Eaton, Que., Jan. 12,
1898; children, Lora B., 1884; Aus-
tin H., 1886 (deceased 1892).
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Rosenbloom, Joseph R., merchant,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born in Poland,
1868, son of Isaac Rosenbloom; came
to Canada with his parents at age of
two years, his father being engaged
in mercantile business at Monckland,
Ont. E. public schools; came to
Sherbrooke in 1885; in 1897 estab-
lished clothing business which has
steadily grown to be one of the larg-
est men's wear stores in the Eastern
Townships; member A.F. & A.M., I.O.
O.F., Sherbrooke Board of Trade,
Governor Sherbrooke Hospital; Jew-
ish. Married Leah Anna Vineberg,
March 1, 1905; children, Lewis Isaac,
1906; William Jacob, 1907; Dorothy
Rosalind, 1912.
ROSS, Alexander, Cookshire, Que.
Born Gould, Que., Aug. 1, 1850, son
of James and Marianne (Brown)
Ross; Scotch and Irish. E. public
schools; Lt. and Capt., No. 2 Co.,
55th Battalion, Senior Major, 58th
Batt. ; Sec'y-Treas. School Commis-
sioners from age of 16 to 21 years;
Mayor of Lingwick for 17 years;
Warden Compton Co., 2 yrs. ; Sec'y-
Treas. Compton Co. since 1891; col-
lector of customs since Jan. 1, 1891;
Master Mason, R.A.M., Knight Temp-
lar and Karnak Templar, Montreal,
C.O.F., St. George's Club, Sher-
brooke, Victoria Club, Cookshire;
Conservative; Presbyterian.
ROTHERA, William Henry, Inver-
ness, Que. — Born Kughley, England,
Dec., 1880, son of Rev. Joseph Roth-
era and Sarah Halpsworth; English;
father came from England in 1888,
family following in 1889, settling
first at Capelton and later at Leeds.
E. Leeds Academy and Montreal;
I.O.O.F. Entered employ of Quebec
Bank in 1902 at Victoriaville ; acted
as clerk, teller and accountant at
Shawinigan, Sturgeon Falls, Quebec
City and other places; appointed
manager at Inverness in 1910; Angli-
can. Married Elizabeth G. Hume,
daughter of Dr. W. L. Hume, Leeds
Village, June 5, 1913.
ROWE, Frank Holden, Waterville,
Que. — Born at Clarenceville, Que.,
Dec. 19, 1862, son of Geo. J. Rowe
and Mary Young; Dutch. E. at Clar-
enceville, Lacolle and Coaticook
Academies. In 1893 bought out stock
of general merchandise known as the
J. W. Dean store on the border be-
tween Clarenceville and Alburg, Vt. ;
sold and came to Waterville in April,
1896, and formed partnership with
Willis C. Rowe as Rowe & Rowe, gen.
merchants; partnership existed until
1907 when F. A. Burton purchased
interests of Willis C. Rowe and was
partner for about two years; 1909
took over business as sole proprietor
under name of F. H. Rowe; I.O.O.F.;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Frances Rosilla, daughter of Clark U.
and Jane Miller (deceased) ; 2nd
wife, Edith Kathleen Wells, daughter
of late Geo. Wells, Waterville; chil-
dren, Mary Beatrice, 1896; Frank
Harcourt, 1900; Dorothea Jane,
1904.
ROWELL, Albert Eugene, 45 Lon-
don St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Hatley, Que., Oct. 6, 1875, son of
Thomas and Jennie (Whitcomb)
Rowell; English; grandfather (Nath-
an Rowel) came from New Bedford,
Mass., and settled at Hatley. E. Hat-
ley and Ontario Business College,
Belleville, Ont. ; member Sherbrooke
Board of Trade; began business ca-
reer at Lynn, Mass.; in 1903, in part-
nership with his father under name
of Rowell, Son & Co., purchased the
business of C. H. Fletcher at Sher-
brooke, consisting of wholesale bis-
cuit and confectionery manufactory;
member Sherbrooke Curling; Conser-
vative; Christian Science. Married
Josephine M. Todd, daughter of Silas
Todd, Compton, Que., Sept. 13, 1899;
children, Alberta Josephine, 1903;
Gerald Eugene, 1906.
ROY, Rev. P. Rufus, Scotstown,
Que. — Born Sabrevois, Que., Dec. 2,
1883, son of John James and Lydia
(Rondeau) Roy; Huguenot. E. Mc-
Gill University, 1901-05; Bishop's
University, Lennoxville, 1905-07 ;
B.A., McGill, 1905 ; B.A., ad eundem,
Bishop's University, 1906, and L.S.T.,
1907; won prize for Hebrew, McGill,
1903; Semitic Languages, 1904; at
Bishop's University won Principal's
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prize for Church History and Vice- member C.O.F., Alliance Nationale,
Principal's prize for Hebrew in 1907; St. Joseph, Knights of Columbus;
obtained first class aggregate prize in Liberal; Roman Catholic. Married
L.S.T. in 1907; Incumbent of Mel- Georgina Boutin, daughter of John
bourne, Que., before coming to Boutin, Sherbrooke, Sept. 22, 1896;
Scotstown in 1914; A.F. & A.M., I.O. children, Edelbert, 1898; Sylva,
O.F., C.O.F.; Anglican. 1899; Fredolin, 1900; Andre, 1910;
Marcel, 1917.
ROY, Francois Godfroi, Scotstown,
Que.— Born St. Foye, Que., Oct. 25, RUGG, Frederick S., Sherbrooke,
1859, son of Joseph and Emelie Que. — Born Sept. 29, 1879, at Perth,
(Huot) Roy; French. E. public Qnt., son of Dr. H. C. Rugg and Ellen
schools; Councillor Scotstown, 1898; c. (Kurd) Rugg. E. Stanstead Col-
Mayor 1916-17, also, 1909-10; Sec'y- lege and McGill University, where he
Treas. Catholic School Board since graduated in law with degree of B.C.
1888; organized and charter member L.; St. George's Club, Sherbrooke,
Court Catholic Order of Foresters, Curling Club, St. Francis Golf Club,
1892; Artisans Canadian Francais Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club, Massa-
and Alliance Nationale; Conserva- wippi Canoe Club; Conservative;
tive; Roman Catholic. Clerked in Congrcgationalist. After leaving col-
general store for several years ; estab- lege entered law firm of Hurd &
lished general store, Windsor Mills, Fraser, subsequently Hurd, Fraser,
1880-84 ; erected building and opened Macdonald & Rugg. The firm is now
store in Scotstown 1886; sold to L. J. composed of Lt.-Col. H. R. Fraser,
Miller, Lotbiniere, in 1912; also K.C., and F. S. Rugg. Married Car-
dealt in lumber. Married Honorine rie H. Hovey, Sherbrooke, June 6,
Noel, Lothbiniere, June 20, 1892.. 1911.
ROY, Rev. Louis Ephreme, Bury, n
Que. — Born at Bridgewater, Ont., j
Nov. 2, 1861, son of Beloni and De-
lina (Sympere) Roy; French-Canad- SAFFORD, Frank L., Sutton, Que.
^- E. P^ench Metibodist faatitute, _Born at Sutton junction, Que.,
Montreal, Wesleyan Theological Col- M 25 1875 &on of Garrett and
lege Montreal and Victoria Univers- Audrey (Spencer) Safford; English.
ityCobourg Ont.; Protestant Mar- E blic gchool and Sutt'on |cad.
ried Louise Georgina Demers, daugh- in 1895 became member of Bo.
ter of Charles Demers at North Ely, ri h{ & Safford general stor b
§UeYo^ YT?I 189°;Adl?S5^' A °U1Se ini Partner's interest in 1911; Coun-
?'V 891«U ySS6S " 9 J Ur°re 3«w Sutton village, Mayor 2 terms,
T1 U>' 1 chairman Sutton School Board; A.F.
& A.M., R.A.M. ; Conservative; Angli-
ROYER, Joseph Octave, 64 King Can. Married Minnie F. Curley, at
St., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Ste. Sutton, Sept. 16, 1896; children,
Malachie, Que., July 15, 1876, son of Francis C., 1898; Alice K., 1900;
Ignace and Flavie (Ruel) Royer ; Nellie M. 1901.
French. E. at Brothers' School,
Sherbrooke; after leaving school en- SAFFORD, Myron Garrett, Sutton
tered employ of the F. X. Darche & Jet., Que. — Born at Sutton Jet. June
Sons, general merchants, Sherbrooke; 8, 1863, son of Garrett and Andrea
with said firm 12 years; accepted po- (Spencer) Saiford; English; grand-
sition as clerk with L. H. Guay, Sher- father, J. Safford, was born in Conn,
brooke, in 1900; formed partnership and came to Sutton Township as one
with H. Fisette as Royer & Fisette, of U. E. Loyalists and first settled in
grocers and furniture dealers, Sher- township. E. Sutton Academy. Was
brooke; 1912 sold interest and engag- engaged in farming at Sutton Jet.
ed in real estate, doing business in and in partnership established whole-
Sherbrooke and Eastern Townships; sale and retail hide business which
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
later grew to be one of largest in
province, being conducted by Mr.
Garret Safford and Sons, Myron and
Wesley under business name of Gar-
ret Safford; in 1885 went to Bethel,
Vt., and took charge of tannery for
Alley Bros. & Place, which position
he held for about 15 years; returned
to Sutton Jet. in 1900 and since that
date has been in business with W. R.
and S. P. Safford, dealers in hides,
etc.; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M., Knight
Templar; Conservative; Anglican,
Married Penelope Hamilton, daughter
of Dr. R. S. Hamilton, of Sutton,
Que., Sept. 3, 1888; children, Harry
H., 1889 (deceased 1910); Marion
M., 1891; Penelope S., 1897; Doro-
thy M., 1901; Andrea B., 1903.
CAIIC r\ -j i u GV,^I
SALLS, David Johnson Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Stanstead,
Oct. 21 1879 son of Stephen and
Francis (Derick) Sails E. Stanstead,
Derby, Vt. and Sherbrooke schools.
Member firm BC. Howard and Co
which firm handles about 10,000,00
feet sawn lumber and 30 to 50,000
cords of pu pwood yearly, also inter-
ested in following companies: Sher-
brooke Iron Works, Ltd , B & L.
Mfg. Co., St. Lawrence Lumber In-
dustrial Co, Sherbrooke Tile and
Brick Co International Lumber Co.,
Normount Realty Co., Vendome
Boulevard Co., etc.; Liberal; Metho-
dist. Married Eveline Pozer, daugh-
ter late John A. Pozer, St. George,
Beauce, July 4, 1906; one daughter,
Edna S., April 25, 1908.
SAMPSON, Capt. H. A., Sher-
brooke, in overseas service — Born at
Quebec, July 2, 1881. Joined 53rd
Regt. in 1899; joined Can. Exp.
Force, Aug. 10, 1914; left Canada
with 1st Canadian Contingent in
Sept., 1914, as Capt. in the 12th Can.
Batt. ; transferred to 1st Can. Batt.
July 10, 1915, as Capt. and Com-
pany Commander; wounded, March
14, 1916; returned to duty March 18,
1916, sent to hospital May 18, 1916,
suffering from shell shock and strain-
ed heart; transferred to Can. Base
Depot Staff, Havre, France, July 14,
1916. Married Yvonne Caroline Bir-
tin, London, Eng., July 7, 1916.
SANGSTER, James R. — Born at
Sherbrooke, Que., Nov., 1871, son of
James and Isabella (Michie) Sang-
ster; Scotch. E. Sherbrooke High
School; spent several years in law
office of Gate, Wells and White ; offi-
cial Court Stenographer until 1911
when he entered into partnership
with E. J. Page in the business of
Page Printing and Binding Co. Mar-
ried Jennie Kurd, daughter of Dr. H.
C. Rugg, Sept., 1898; three children,
two of whom are living, Frederick
James, and Alice Jean.
SAUNDERS, Frederick Charles,
Bedford, Que. -- Born at Montreal,
Que., in May, 18&0, son of John
Stretch &nd Elizabeth (Liddle)
vice-ores O S
Mf c drector Bedford Light &
p £ Q' j p chairman of Prot.
egtant Sch'ool Commissioners for a
number f twQ rg ident
f Bedfor/Board of Trade; Liberal;
A lican. Married Evelyn Eliza
Mu* Deck t Philipsburg> Que>>
g t *6 18?9 children> Edith Anna
Decker, 1880; Walter Reuben, 1883;
Brant Murray, 1886; Douglas Escott,
188g Frederick WiHiam> 1892; Har-
M T ' , IOQC
SAVAGE, Robert Alfred, South
Stukely, Que. — Born Shefford, Nov.
28, 1852, son of John and Margaret
(Todd) Savage; Irish, Capt. John
Savage (grandfather) served in the
war of 1776 and came to Shefford
County from the States in 1792, be-
ing one of the first settlers and a
leading associate of the township of
Shefford. E. public schools. Fifteen
years councillor; Mayor several
years; president county agricultural
society; succeeded father as farmer
on homestead and later entered live
stock business and real estate, form-
ing partnership with Geo. Roberts,
Granby, owners of farm property,
timber limits, etc.; 1912 purchased
general store, South Stukely, under
firm name R. A. Savage & Sons; Lib-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 261
eral; Anglican. Married Miranda E. SCOTT, Robert, Scotstown, Que.
Knowlton, daughter of S. Parker, Born Lanark, Scotland, Jan. 18,
Knowlton, South Stukely, Que., Jan. 1860, son of John and Martha (Mur-
5, 1875; children, Maud E., 1880; dock) Scott; Scotch; his father, John
Mabel J., 1883; Henry H. and James Scott, was sent from Scotland in
J. (twins) 1885; Blanche A., 1891. 1871 by Glasgow Canadian Land Co.,
to locate lands, etc.; was influenced
by late Wm. Sawyer and Colin Noble,
SAWDON, Irwin Academy of after travelling over much of Can-
Music, Sherbrooke, Que. -- Born at ada, to settle at Scotstown, receiving
Leeds, Eng., 1872. son of Robert large tract of land from government
Sawdon and Martha Rose. E. at for bringing out settlers; he also
Leeds Technical School, Licentiate of bought large tracts bringing the total
Music; commenced piano study at up to 35,000 acres; this territory was
seven years of age ; commenced ser- all a wilderness and Scott was one of
ious study on piano with Alfred Chris- the first settlers, the town of Scots-
tenson, R.A.M.; violin, John Mulloy, town being named after him. Sub-
R.A.M. and John Dunn, the great ject of this sketch has served as
English violinist and lastly organ and chairman school board 12 years;
harmony under Dr. Spark, Leeds Sec'y-Treas., Scotstown, 15 years;
City, organist, making debut as a solo appointed postmaster 1911; Inde-
violinist in conjunction with Dr. pendent; Presbyterian; I.O.O.F. and
Sparks' organ recital; 1st violin Har- C.O.F.; 1875-1887 in dry goods busi-
rogate Municipal Orchestra and was ness, Montreal; 1887-1890 in partner-
engaged for principal oratorios per- ship with his brother John at Scots-
formance from Trent to Tweed;. left town; in 1890 bought out brother's
the Harrogate appointment to come interest and has owned store since,
to Sherbrooke in 1908; has worked Married Mary C. McDonald, June 20,
primarily for the uplift of musical 1888; children, J. Dewar, Marion,
art, bringing to Sherbrooke such, as Stewart, Kathleen, Eleanor and
New York Symphony, late Madame Leslie.
Nordica, David Bispham and others;
principal Sherbrooke Academy of
Music, Music Master Bishop's Col- SELBY, Oscar C., Dunham, Que.
lege School; organist and choir mas- Born at East Dunham, Jan. 10, 1876,
ter Methodist Church, Coaticook, son of Thomas and Ruth Gleason
conductor Sherbrooke Symphony Or- Selby; English; grandfather born in
chestra, director Sherbrooke Sub- England, came to Canada with par-
scription Concerts; A.F. & A.M. Mar- ents. E. at Dunham Academy. C.
ried E. J. Evans, daughter of T. p- R- telegraph operator about three
Evans, Pembroke, Wales, Feb. 28, years; clerk in general store for 7
1898; one son, Chas. Irwin, April 7, years; later bought stock and mer-
1908. chandise of Mrs. F. F. Wood at Dun-
ham; conducted general store busi-
ness for 10 years, retiring in 1911
SCOTT, Nathaniel George, M.L.A., taking over part interest in Citizens
Scotstown — Born Dec. 25, 1880, at Tel. Co.; 1913 purchased partner's
Scotstown, Que., son of Robt. B. and interest, extending system completely
Pierrette (Boy) Scott E. Scotstown covering counties of Missisquoi and
and Stanstead College. Director of Brome, connecting with Bell Tele-
Scotstown Manufacturing Co. and phone Co. of Canada for long dis-
Scotstown Electric Light Co.; Lib- tance connection; councillor, school
eral, representing County in Quebec commissioner, secretary-treasurer for
Legislature; Presbyterian. Married, village and township of Dunham; A.
Sept. 5, 1906, Louise Mclver, daugh- F. & A.M.; Conservative; Anglican,
ter of John S. Mclver, of Galson, Married Mary Ernestine Stevens,
Que.; children, Irene L., Robt. B., daughter of- S. Stevens, Dunham,
Reita M., and Grant J. June 10, 1905; children, Rowland S.,
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MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
1907; Evelyn Jane, 1910; Ruth Sept. 20, 1894; children, Warren E.,
Donna, 1914. 1895; George F., 1900.
SEALE, Alfred Joseph, Major,
Granby, Que. — Born at Granby, May
2, 1873, son of Richard and Eliza
(Gray) Seale. Many years manager
electric light station, Granby; served
in local militia 1888 till 1910 when
he retired with rank of Major; A.F.
& A.M. ; Conservative ; Anglican.
Married Mary Norris at Minton, June
30, 1896.
SEARLES, George Edward, R.M.
D., Stanstead — Born Barnston, Aug.
24, 1863, son of Harry and Susan J.
(Blake) Searles; English; grand-
father came to Stanstead from Con-
necticut when a young man. E. pub-
lic schools; elected municipal council
1904; Mayor 1910; School Commis-
sioner; member County Agr'l Soc. ;
early engaged in farming; first in
province to put condensed milk on
the market, shipments sent to west
and Yukon territory; 1903 purchased
present dairy farm ; represented mun-
icipality Barnston at good roads con-
gress, Montreal, 1914; A.F. & A.M.
Married Annie E. Burnet, daughter
late Robt. Burnet, Farnham, Que.,
Dec. 3, 1896; one daughter, Susan E.,
1902.
SHAW, Royal Fred, Waterloo,
Que. — Born Kingsey Falls, Aug. 27,
1861, son of Edwin and Catherine
(Wilcox) Shaw; Scotch. United Em-
pire Loyalist stock. E. Waterloo
Academy, Secretary-Treasurer Wat-
erloo School Board, member Board
of Trade, A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F.,
I.O.F., C.p.F.; Liberal; Methodist.
After leaving school entered employ
of F. M. Carpenter, Waterloo, where
he remained for three years; later
with A. S. Sewell & Co., druggists,
Boston; in 1886 accepted position as
traveller for Davis & Lawrence Co.,
Montreal, where he remained four
years; in 1890 came to Waterloo and
entered his father's jewelry store; on
his father's death in 1910 took over
business; also carries on an exten-
sive insurance business. Married
Gertrude A. Eager, Waterloo, Que.,
W. A. SHELTUS
SHELTUS, William Ashley, Bed-
ford, Que. — Born Bedford, Nov. 11,
1850, son of Hannable and Prudence
(Stinehour) Sheltus; English, father
(Hannable Sheltus) was born in Ver-
mont 1815 and came to Canada 1850
settling 'at Bedford ; he died at Bed-
ford 1888. E. public school and Bed-
ford Academy; entered Bedford
C •• < 1904, re-elected 1906; Mayor
1908, re-elected 1909, also 1916-17;
School Commissioner 1899-1911,
chairman 1911; appointed Commis-
sioner Com. Court, Bedford, in 1904;
Justice of Peace; member Bedford
Board of Trade; pres. Liberal Assoc-
iation, Missisquoi County, 1907-
1912; A.F. & A.M.; Masonic D.D.
G.M., Bedford District; R.A.M., I.O.
O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican. Married
Minnie Brown, Dunham, Jan. 13,
1896; children, Cathleen P., 1898;
Hannable A.,, 1900.
SHEPARD, Arthur Janes, Frel-
ighsburg — Born Frelighsburg, April
16, 1881, son of Thomas and Sophia
(Spencer) Shepard; general mer-
chant; Secretary-Treasurer Frelighs-
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burg village 1905-1915; member
Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M.; Sec'y-
Treas. Frontier Fish and Game Club;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Geneva M. Blinn, daughter of Hir-
man Blinn at Frelighsburg, April 29,
1902; one daughter, Dorothy H.,
1913.
SHEPARD, Edward M., Frelighs-
burg, Que. — Born Frelighsburg, Oct.
3, 1875, son of Thomas and Sophia
(Spencer) Shepard; English descent.
E. Frelighsburg Grammar School;
School Commissioner (chairman) ;
A.F. & A.M.; hotel proprietor con-
ducting American House, also inter-
ested in farming; takes interest in
general public improvements; mem-
ber Frontier Fish & Game Club ; Con-
servative; Anglican. Married. Blanche
Phelps, daughter of Nelson Phelps,
Stanbridge East, Feb. 4, 1897; chil-
dren, Thomas N., Clyde M., Walter
E., Edeline L.
SHERMAN, James Alfred, Martin-
ville, Que. — Born Eaton, Que., Dec.
22, 1845; served in council since
1890; Mayor three terms; school com-
missioner twenty-five years; a very
successful farmer ; Conservative ;
Methodist. Married Amada Stevens,
Compton, Que., 1874; children, Ed-
win, 1875; Bertha, 1882; Walter,
1880.
SHERMAN, William, Martinville —
Born Eaton, Que., April 10, 1850.
Served as councillor many years, also
school commissioner; always engaged
in farming; Conservative; Methodist.
Married Julia Goodwin, daughter of
Henry Goodwin, Scotstown, Feb. 2,
1882 (deceased 1902); children,
Frank L. and Sarah F.
SIMONS, Howard John, Bury -
Born at Bury, March 11, 1891, son of
John Albro and Amelia (Barter)
Simons; English. E. at Bury Model
School. Manager of the Merchants'
Bank at Bury; member C.O.F., Ma-
sonic, Odd Fellows; Church of Eng-
land.
SIMPSON, Arthur Fisher, collec-
tor Inland Revenue, Sherbrooke, Que.
Born Montreal, July 31, 1848, son of
William and Catherine (Fisher)
Simpson ; Scotch-Irish, grandfather
(John Simpson) was ensign under
the Duke of Wellington at battle of
Waterloo, later came to Canada set-
tling at Kingston, Ont. E. Montreal
High School; Councillor and Mayor
of Lennoxville several years. After
leaving school entered employ of
Lymans Clare and Co., Montreal;
1870 accepted position of ac-
countant with Paton Mills Co.,
Sherbrocke; 1877 cashier Inter-
national Railway (Sherbrooke to
Lake Megantic) now C.P.R., 1884;
now collector Inland Revenue and in-
spector of gas and electricity with
offices at Sherbrooke; member Vic-
toria Rifles, Montreal, and with said
troops Fenian raid, 1866; in 1870
with Col. King's staff, second Fenian
raid; received medals; member Mont-
real lacrosse team and played cham-
pionship match against Caughnawaga
Indians on first Dominion Day, 1867,
Montreal; member A.F. & A.M.,
I.O.F., St. George's (Sherbrooke).
Married Elizabeth H. Mears, daugh-
ter of Henry Mears, Sussex, Eng.,
1872; children, Arthur H. M. (de-
ceased 1906) ; Harriet H. M., Edward
G. W., deceased 1903; Florence G.
SHURTLEFF, William Lewis,
LL.D., Coaticook, Que. — Born Coati-
cook, March 29, 1864, son of Lyman
and Ruth E. Shurtleff; English. E.
Coaticook High School and Bishop's
College University; Doctor of Laws;
admitted to Bar in 1886; appointed
King's Counsel 1903; elected Baton-
niar of St. Francis Bar in 1913; elect-
ed representative of Eastern Town-
ships' Bar on Executive Committee
of the Dominion Bar Ass'n at its or-
ganization in 1914; first Can. Counsel
engaged by Harry K. Thaw and At-
torney of Record in court proceed-
ings taken by Thaw; has been Town
Attorney since his admission to the
Bar 30 years ago; purchased Coati-
cook Observer in 1890 in partnership
with late L. S. Channell, whose inter-
est he acquired a year later and con-
tinued as editor and proprietor of the
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DR. W. L. SHURTLEFF
paper until 1908; chairman of Coati
cook School Board for many years;
member of Protestant Committee of
the Council of Public Instruction for
Province of Quebec; representative
of Protestant Committee on Teacher
and Training Committee of Macdon-
ald College; trustee of Strathcona
Trust; Conservative, elected organ-
izer of Conservative party in E. T.
when it came into power in 1911;
appointed by Government as Commis-
sioner for Quebec Province, to in-
quire into charge of political parti-
sanship; Methodist; Superintendent
Methodist Sunday School many
years; elected twice as pres. for Sun-
day School Union for Province;
served as pres. of the Prov. C. E.
Union and as vice-pres. for the C.E.
Union for Dom. of Canada. Married,
June 20, 1887, Edna L. Alger, daugh-
ter of Henry and Serepta Alger of
Eaton, Que. ; one daughter, Nellie
Blanche.
SLACK, Dr. George Frederick,
Farnham, Que — Born Granby, Que.,
March 2, 1847, son of Rural Dean
Slack and I. Johnston, daughter of
late Rev. Thos. Johnston, first S.P.G.
missionary at Halifax and afterwards
at Abbotsford; English. E. at Bish-
DR. GEORGE F. SLACK
op's College School, Lennoxville, B.A.
McGill College, member Royal Col-
lege of Surgeons, England; M.D.
C.M. ; house surgeon Charing Cross
Hospital, London, Eng. ; C.P.R. Co.
Surgeon at Farnham; Surgeon C. V.
Ry. Co., Farnham; Ry. examiner for
Engineers, Firemen and Conductors'
Brotherhoods; Conservative; Angli-
can. Married Miss Acton Lichfield,
1870; children, Frederick William,
Beatrice Marie, Isabella, nurse in
Canadian forces, England; Malcolm
Ross. M.D. C.M. in overseas Can. For-
ces in France; Rosa Frances.
SMALL, Reid Paig, Dunham, Que.
Born at Dunham, Que., April 19,
1865, son of Jas. S. and Lucinda
(Brooks) Small; Scotch, father came
from Scotland with his father at the
age of 12 years, settling at Dunham.
E. at Dunham Academy. Engaged in
farming and later with S. J. Small,
formed partnership under name of
Small Bros. Mfg. of maple sugar
makers' supplies, and improved light-
ning evaporator in Canada and New
England States; interested in agricul-
ture, owner of real estate; prominent
Liberal, refusing nomination for
Missisquoi Co. ; Councillor of Dun-
ham village several years; Mayor
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265
1910-15; Warden Missisquoi Co.
1915; School Commissioner Dunham
Township; appointed Justice of
Peace; I.O.O.F. ; Liberal; Methodist.
A. C. SMITH
SMITH, Alexander Cambray, 47
Elgin St., Granby, Que. -- Born in
London, Eng., Aug. 22, 1877, son of
late W. Bickerton Smith; English. E.
at Granby High School and privatt
tuition. Entered service of Mer-
chants' Bank of Canada at Montreal
in May, 1895; served four years in
Sherbrooke and finally becoming ac-
countant of Ste. Catherine Street
Branch; resigned Sept., 1901, to en-
ter service of Eastern Townships
Bank, Montreal; moved to Granby,
Jan., 1903; appointed manager of
Granby Branch E. T. Bank, Sept.,
1908, which position held until amal-
gamation with C. B. of Commerce,
and has filled same position for C. B.
of Commerce since; member Council
Board of Trade; Treas. Can. Pat.
Fund; Granby Club, Granby Golf
Club; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Mary E. Gilmour, daughter of
late Geo. W. Gilmour, Waterloo;
Que., Oct., 1908; one daughter,
Katharine E.
J. D. SMITH
SMITH, John Denison, merchant,
Richmond, Que. — Born at Richmond,
Que., Nov. 7, 1875, son of John H.
Smith and Malvina C. Denison, father
born in Alloa, Scotland, mother born
in Cleveland, Que. E. at common
schools, St. Francis College, Mont-
real Business College, Montreal;
Mayor of Richmond, 1917; Town
Councillor for four years; Liberal;
Past Master St. Francis Lodge A.F.
& A.M.; P.G.S.W. Grand Lodge; Past
Principal Holyrood Chapter R.A.M.;
Dist. Sup. R.A.M.; Sussex Preceptory
and Priory No. 9, K. T., Sherbrooke-
Karnak Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Mont-
real; Pioneer Lodge, No. 7, I.O.O.F.,
Richmond; Union Encampment, No.
3, Sherbrooke; Olive Branch No. 9
D.R.; C.O.F.; Past Pres. St. Andrew's
Society, Richmond Co. ; Methodist.
Married Violet Pauline Palmer,
daughter of M. J. Palmer, Richmond,
Que., Oct. 26, 1910; children, Helen
Malvina. 1911; John Earle Dennison,
1912; Pauline Eunice E., 1915.
SMITH, Capt. John Ernest, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Megantic, Feb.
27, 1887, son of Malcolm and Mar-
garet (McLeod) Smith; Scotch. E.
at Megantic public school, Stanstead
Wesleyan College. For several years
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was connected with Sherbrooke Re-
cord Co. as city editor and later as
advertising solicitor; resigned to go
overseas with 117th Eastern Town-
ships Batt., upon this batt. being
broken up was transferred to 22nd
Reserve Batt. as Adjutant; later
joined the Forestry Division; member
A.F. & A.M., C.O.F., Sherbrooke
Snowshoe Club, Sherbrooke Curling
Club; Conservative; Presbyterian.
Married Bertha M. Edwards, daugh-
ter of John Edwards, Sherbrooke,
Que., June 7, 1910; one daughter,
Marjorie Muir, Nov. 20, 1914.
SMITH, Henry Havelock, Stan-
stead, Que. -- Born Cassville, Que.,
Jan. 20, 1858, son of Wm. A. and
Jane (Boynton) Smith; Scotch,
father born in Banffshire, Scotland,
coming to Stanstead about 1830. E.
public school and Stanstead Wesleyan
College; member of Company No. 3,
5th Regiment of Cavalry (now dis-
banded) ; elected Councillor of Stan-
stead Township in 1910, re-elected
1914; Mayor in 1916; member Farm-
ers' Club; Conservative; Methodist.
Mr. Smith succeeded father on home-
stead farm near Cassville until 1906
when he disposed of that property
and bought farm known as the
"iYlansur Property"; as farmer Mr.
Smith has followed mixed farming
and later breeder of registered Dur-
ham cattle; as councillor supported
good roads policy; Sec'y-Treas. for
the Fairfax Butter and Cheese Ass'n
during 1911 and 1912 and president
from January, 1913, to January,
1914; Sec'y-Treas. of Cassville Ceme-
tery since 1900. Married Lilla D.
Bartlett, daughter of Sanborn Bart-
lett, Cassville, Que., Sept. 13, 1886;
children, Harold B., 1887; Maria S.,
1888; Walter A., 1889; Agnes G.,
1891; Nelson R., 1893.
SMITH, Stewart C., Coaticook,
Que. — Born April 17, 1884, son of
Bryant and Etta (Frost) Smith. E.
Coaticook Academy; after leaving
school entered employ of his father,
B. J. Smith, and in 1907, became
partner in firm of B. J. Smith & Son,
wholesale and retail dealers in hard-
S. C. SMITH
ware, groceries, feed, etc. ; member
Coaticook Board of Trade; A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., Mountaineer Hunting
Club; Methodist; Liberal. Married
June 10, 1908, Mary Wellman Lovell
Coaticook; children, Wellman S.,
1910; Helen Barbara, 1911; Roger
Lovewell, 1912.
SMITH, Dr. Charles M., Scotstown,
Que. — Born Red Mountain, Oct. 13,
1878, son of Charles and Catherine
(Buchanan) Smith. Family came
from Scotland in 1841. E. public
schools; M.D.C.M. McGill University,
chairman of School Commissioners,
Scotstown; Past Grand I.O.O.F.; P.
W.M., A.F. & A.M.; president of
Compton Co. Agr'l Society; Con-
servative ; Presbyterian. Graduated
from McGill in 1904 and located in
Scotstown. Married Margaret Mal-
vina McKay, Aug. 25, 1902; children,
Miriam Ross and Jean Catherine.
SMYTH, Late William John, Inver-
ness, Que. (Deceased Aug. 9, 1917.)
Born at Kingston, Ont., Sept. 15,
1838, son of John Smyth and Mary
(McCracken) Smyth; Irish; father
came to Lotbiniere County, Quebec,
later settling in Kingston; served
three years in militia during rebellion
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1837, and came again to Megantic
County in 1849 where he died in
1893. E. public schools; Elected
Sec'y-Treas. for School Board; Sec'y-
Treas. for Council for municipality
of Nelson for twenty years; first
councillor for Inverness, serving for
about ten years; appointed Justice of
Peace about thirty years ago; Post-
master for many years of East Mag-
dala, Que.; member I.O.O.F. and L.
O.L. ; Independent; Anglican. For
many years followed farming in
Township of Nelson in Megantic
County, also engaged in insurance
business; in 1885 disposed of farm
property and removed to Inverness
village devoting entire time to gen-
eral insurance work, also acting as
executor for estates, valuator, etc. ;
Mr. Smyth has always been a staunch
supporter of improvement of rural
highways and betterment of schools,
in fact all matters pertaining to the
improving of life in rural sections; he
is one of Megantic County's success-
ful and widely known men. Married
Jane McCutcheon, daughter of Rob-
ert McCutcheon, Township of Nelson,
Megantic, Nov. 13, 1860; children,
John, 1864; William, 1866; Annie M.,
1868; Andrew and Louise, (latter de-
ceased Dec., 1872); Harriet, 1874,
(deceased 1898) ; Frederick T., 1876;
Louise J., 1878; Beatrice, 1884.
SMYTHE, Joseph Burton, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born East Boston, Mass..
Sept. 29, 1873, son of Hugh and
Martha (Brown) Smythe; Scotch. E.
Lowell Grammar School and Boston
High School; holds first-class engi-
neer's license; member Coaticook
Board of Trade, chairman Industrial
Committee, 1915; Mason, Odd Fel-
low, P.G., Encampment, P.C.P., Mac-
abee, P.C.; Conservative; Methodist.
Employed by Carter, Dinsmore, 1888,
Jordan, Marsh & Co., 1889; appren-
ticed to J. H. Long, machinist, Fort
Hill Square, Boston, 1890; employed
by A. O. Norton, 1893; foreman of
Boston shop 1901 to 1906; appointed
superintendent Canadian shop of A.
O. Norton, Ltd., 1906, at Coaticook.
Married Edith Marie Vara, Oct. 8,
1902; children, Hilma Marie, 1904;
Pearle Marguerite, 1906.
J. B. SMYTHE
SOLES, Charles Edward, Sher-
brooke, Que. - - Born at Knowlton,
Brome Co., Feb. 8, 1879, son Orlando
John and Henrietta E. (Dow) Soles.
U. E. Loyalist from Vermont. E. at
Knowlton and Sutton Academies and
C. E. SOLES
Berthier (en haut) Grammar School.
Assistant Post Office Inspector, Sher-
brooke Division; Assistant Post-
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master, Knowlton, Que., 1897-8; ap-
pointed railway mail clerk, Montreal
Division, May, 1900 to 1909, pro-
moted to Assistant P. 0. Inspector
with headquarters at Montreal until
1913, then transferred to Sherbrooke
upon the opening of the Sherbrooke
Division, comprising the Eastern
Townships. Member A.F. & A.M.,
Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club; Metho-
dist. Married Nina Mae (Carter)
Soles, Knowlton, Que., Nov. 7, 1908;
one son, Maitland C.
SOLES, William Dow, West Brome,
Que. — Born at Bondville, Que., Aug.
8, 1876, son of Orlando and Hen-
rietta E. (Dow) Soles; extensive
farmer and breeder of registered Hoi-
stein cattle and Clydesdale horses ;
School Commissioner Brome Town
ship; director Brome County Agr'l
Society; I.O.O.F. ; Liberal; Anglican.
Married Donna A. Drew, daughter of
David C. Drew, at Bondville, Que.,
March 29, 1899; children, Flavia H.,
1901; Orlando D., 1908; Frank E.,
1910; Jessie I., 1913.
SOLES, Clinton England, Scots-
town, Que. - - Born Dunham, Que.,
Dec. 31, 1884, son of Charles R. and
Maud (England) Soles; English. E.
Cowansville Academy, Stanstea 1
Wesleyan College, A.F. & A.M., R.
A.M., I.O.O.F. Entered service of
E. T. Bank 1902; served in different
branches in Townships and at Winni-
peg, Man. ; accountant at Rock Is-
land, 1911; manager Canadian Bank
of Commerce, Scotstown, 1913. Mar-
ried Ruth Evelyn Bailey, Cookshire,
Que., Sept. 28, 1911; children, Wil-
liam E. and Sylvia E.
SPEER, Dr. Robert Brandon,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Danville,
Que., March 22, 1882, son of Dr. and
Mrs. A. M. Speer; Canadian. E. at
Danville Academy. Bishop's College,
McGill College; M.D. McGill; Epis-
copal.
SPEID, Arthur Theodore, Lennox-
ville, Que. — Born at Montreal, Jan.
10, 1882, son of Henry and Helen
Catherine (Sivewright) Speid, Nor-
ton, N.B. E. at Lennoxville public
school, Bishop's College School and
Bishop's College : Mayor of Lennox-
ville in 1914; vice-pres. of Board of
Trade ; Conservative ; Anglican. Mar-
ried Mary E. White, daughter of C.
S. White, Lennoxville, Que., June 19,
1912; one daughter.
E. E. SPENCER
SPENCER, Elijah E., Frelighsburg,
Que. - - Born at St. Armand East,
April 19, 1846, son of Ambrose S.
and Mary Thomas Spencer; English;
ancestors, U. E. Loyalists from New
York and Rhode Island. E. at Frel-
ighsburg Grammar School and at
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Was member of
Missisquoi in Provincial Parliament
from 1881 to 1897; has been Mayor,
Chairman school commissioners, War-
den of Co. of Missisquoi, pres. of
Agricultural Society, Missisquoi Co.
and pres and mgr. Missisquoi and
Rouville Mutual Fire Insurance Co. ;
Conservative ; Unitarian. Married
Frances S. Galer, daughter of R. L.
Galer, of Dunham, Que. ; children,
Emma A., wife of F. A. Ayer, Ed-
mund H., 1890; Muriel F., 1891.
SPENCER, Dr. Hazleton, 31 Duf-
ferin Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born
Chicago, 111., May 24, 1869, son of
Hazleton and Helen (Simmons)
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269
Spencer; English; grandfather, Col.
Richard Spencer, came from England
and settled at Brighton, Ont., where
he died. E. at Albert College, Belle-
ville, Homeopathic Medical College,
New York, M.D.H.M.C., services Met-
ropolitan Hospital, Blackwell's Island,
and Flower Hospital, New York City;
came to Sherbrooke 1898 and prac-
ticed medicine since; member A.F. &
A.M., I.O.O.F., K. of P.; Methodist.
Married Elizabeth Frye, daughter of
Geo. Fry, Belleville, Ont., Dec. 1,
1898.
STAGEY, William Henry, Bishop's
Crossing, Que. — Born Ascot, Que.,
June 20, 1870, son of Lancelot A.
and Phebe J. (Winslow) Stacey;
English: grandfather came from Eng-
land and first settled at Sherbrooke,
later locating at Ascot, Que. E. pub-
lic schools; member Eaton Township
Cavalry (now disbanded) ; School
Commissioner; mill owner and lum-
ber dealer; farmer, one of Dudswell's
prosperous young men; Independent;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Jessie D. Jenkins, daughter of Silas
Jenkins, Ascot, Que., Feb. 6, 1895;
one child, Feme, 1900.
ST-AMANT, Jos. Charles, L'Ave-
nir, Co. of Drummond, Que. — Born
at Deschambault, June 1, 1859, son
of Leon St-Amant, N.P., Seigneur of
Lachevrotiere and Mary Bouille.
French. E. at Seminary of Quebec
and Laval University, B.A. and LL.B.
Has established and organized St.
Pierre of Durham Mutual Fire Ins.
Co., which is doing very good busi-
ness since 1894 and has always been
its Sec'y-Treas.; has started prosper-
ous butter factory under name of
L'Avenir Co. Co-operative Creamery
Ass'n and was connected with all co
operative societies in municipality
and in country; has also organized
L'Avenir Telephone Co. after having
helped in organization of St. Felix de
Kingsey Waterworks and Telephone
Co.; published in 1898 under title of
"L'Avenir," a valuable history of
County of Drummond with historical
notes on early days of Richmond,
Sherbrooke and other Eastern Town-
ships settlements; an extensive study
of life works of J. B. E. Dorion
(L'Enfant Terrible) is also included
in this book; this book has been con-
sulted by all writers of local history
in Eastern Townships; has also con-
tributed many essays in reviews and
newspapers; Mr. St-Amant was the
promoter of proposed L'Avenir and
Melbourne Railway and it is due to
his energy and tenacity that a char-
ter was secured. Though many times
urgently solicited. Mr. St-Amant has
always kept himself out of political
field; Notary Public; Sec'y-Treas. of
Municipal Council of L'Avenir and
School Commissioner since 1889 ;
Sec'y-Treas. of Drummond Co. Agr'l
Society; Clerk of Commissioners'
Court; C.O.F., Artisans, Alliance
Nationale, C.M.B.A. ; Ind. Conserva-
tive; Catholic. Married Marie Dionne,
daughter of L. E. Dionne, L'Avenir,
Que., Sept. 8, 1889; children, Maria,
Annette, Marie-Paule, Conrad, Yo-
lande.
STANDISH, Charles Edgar, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born Rougemont, Que.,
Sept. 26, 1870, son of Robert and
Mary C. (Bachelder) Standish; Eng-
lish, grandfather one of first settlers
in Rougemont. E. Frelighsburg Acad.
and Business College, Montreal; en-
gaged in butter and cheese business
at West Shefford, Bolton, Fulford
and No. Stukely; graduate Gov. Dairy
School, St. Hyacinthe, 1894; Guelph
Agr'l Col., 1898; appointed Gov. In-
spector cheese and butter counties of
St. Hyacinthe, Vircheres and St.
Johns, Rouville, 1894; Bagot County,
1896; appointed by Quebec Gov. In-
spector for fifteen counties, including
Gaspe; 1st gen. inspector appointed
to, look after butter and cheese fac-
tories not under syndicate inspection;
first one to import Brown Swiss cattle
to Canada; owns 700 acres dairy
farm at Ayer's Cliff. Elected to
Ayer's Cliff Council 1914; vice-pres.
Board of Trade; member Stanstead
County Agr'l and Horticultural So-
cieties; I.O.O.F. ; Independent; An-
glican.
STEELE, Daniel James, Sher-
brooke— Born Stanbury, Que., Oct.
6, 1868, son of Daniel and B. Kenny
270 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
Steele ; Irish, father coming from lor Dunham village ; Justice of Peace ;
Vermont settled at Stanbury, 1861. School Commissioner; Commissioner
E. St. Hyacinthe and Farnham Col- of Com. Court; chairman School
leges; entered employ South Eastern Board; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M. ; Lib-
Ry. (afterwards taken over by C. P. eral; Methodist. Married Myria A.
R.) at Farnham, 1886, as clerk in Pettee (deceased 1914) daughter of
freight dept.; ticket agent, 1888; ap- late C. Pettee, St. Johns, Que., Feb.
pointed agent at Farnham, 1891, and 1, I860- children, Mary A., 1860 (de-
at Sherbrooke 1894; pres. Sherbrooke ceased 1886), Frederick M., 1866,
Board of Trade, 1916; Knights of (deceased 1899); Caroline J., 1868;
Columbus; St. George's Club; Roman Duff George, 1862, died in infancy;
Catholic. Married Mary A., daugh- Charles Orlando, 1871, deceased
ter of John Kelly, Farnham, Sept. 8, 1873; Angus P., 1876.
1891; children, M. Lorette, 1892; D.
John, 1894; Marcus J. G., 1895; Wil-
liam F., 1897; Irene J., 1900; Charles STEVENSON, Herman Alton,
D., 1902; Bertha E., 1906. Cookshire, Que. — Born at Learned
Plain, June 6, 1867, son of Wm. and
STENNING, William A., M.D.C.M., Matilda (Kurd) Stevenson; English-
Sherbrooke— Born Leeds, Que., Oct. Irish Grandfather Stevenson came
1866, son of Rev. George Stenning from Ireland and settled m Hereford,
and Adelaide Ives, of English des- lajer at Learned Plain E. at public
scent. E. at Coaticook Academy and schools. Succeeded father on home -
McGill University, graduated 1894, stead farm near Cookshire ; 1 8 ac-
M.D.C.M., and began practice at cepted position as travelling salesman
Coaticook. In 1907 studied abroad, *°* Ca?*da Ingot. *ro,n Co" GuelPh'
principally at Rotunda Hospital, Dub- Ont-5 1913 appointed manager for
1m, and iA London and Edinburgh; in sajd co- f<>r ^ovince of Quebec with
1902 passed examination and receiv- oi?ices at Sherbrooke; School Corn-
ed license from state board of Massa- niissioner; elected Councillor L904
chusetts; in 1907 opened private sani- and later Mayor and Warden of
torium in Coaticook, specializing in Compton Co^I.O.OF; Conservative;
electric therapeutics, and later estab- Anglican. Married Llla K. Hodge
lished in Sherbrooke; Conservative: daughter of Steven Hodge of Cook-
Anglican; A.F. & A.M. Married s^re, Que Sept. 27 1893; Beulah
Catherine Bush, May, 1900; one E" ^ ^™n* H# V^i^nT
daughter, Adelaide B., 1901. *nce TE" n1899; Jf. Evelyn, 1903:
Doris L., Dorothy G., 1906.
STEVENS, Dr. Alexander Duff,
Dunham, Que. -- Born at Dunham, STEWART, James, Lennoxville —
Que., Feb. 1, 1832, son of Levi Stev- Born at Inverness, July 24, 1874.
ens and Mary (Wing) Stevens; Eng- son of Duncan and Marjorie (Mc-
lish; grandfather, Capt. Nathaniel Killop) Stewart; Scotch. E. Inver-
Stevens, born at Danbury, Conn, and ness Academy; in 1902 entered into
came with U.E. Loyalists who settled partnership with D. H. Pennington in
at Dunham; was Capt. in militia in lumber business at Lyster Station;
war of 1812, ordered to Missisquoi 1904 lumber interests were sold out
Bay (Philipsburg), taken prisoner by to Quebec St. Maurice Industrial Co.,
Americans and sent to Greenbush, Berlin, N.H., 1905 moved to Lennox-
near Albany, N.Y., escaped from two ville forming partnership with Wil-
attendants and returned home in a liam Clarke in flour and feed busi-
short time. E. at Dunham Academy, ness under name of Clarke & Stew-
Vermont University, Woodstock art; Presbyterian. Married E. J.
Medical College, Castletown Medical Chamberlain, daughter of W. Cham-
College, Bishop's College, Lennox- berlain, of Norwich, Eng., Nov. 26,
ville, McGill University, M.A., M.D. 1902; children, Doreen M. I., 1905,
C.M.; served as Mayor and Council- and Walter D., 1909.
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STEWART, Harry Brown, Beebe,
Que. -- Born Beebe, Sept. 7, 1873,
son of Rufus P. and Annie (Brown)
Stewart; Scotch; ancestors came to
America in 1650 and settled in Con-
necticut, and came to Derby in 1800.
E. public schools and Stanstead Col-
lege; member Beebe Council 1905;
Mayor 1910-14; School Commis-
sioner; Warden Stanstead County
1911 and 1913; A.F. & A.M.; mem-
ber Scott Fish and Game Club, So-
ciety of Colonial Wars. Engaged in
farming and dairying at Beebe for
several years, sold out in 1913; dir-
ector of Massawippi Valley R.R. In-
dependent; Anglican. Married Flor-
ence M. Stewart, Auburndale, Mass.,
Jan. 14, 1903; children, Horace H.,
John R., Katherine F., Charles H.
STOCKWELL, Dr. Henry P.,
Stanstead Plain, Que. -- Born Dan-
ville, Que., Sept. 13, 1875, son of
Wm. H. Stockwell and Mary L.
Goodhue, English. E. Danville Acad-
emy, St. Francis College, Richmond,
McGill University; M.D.C.M. 1898;
School Commissioner, Stanstead;
P.M. Golden Rule Lodge A.F. & A.M.,
R.A., Lively Stone Chapter No. 16,
Stanstead; Liberal; Congregational.
Graduated 1898 and was house sur-
geon at Royal Victoria Hospital,
Montreal, for 18 mos. ; came to Derby
Line in 1901 and practiced there two
years; took post graduate course in
New York and came to Stanstead in
1904; joined Army Medical Corps,
1911, and attached to 26th Dragoons
as Medical Officer with rank of Cap-
tain. Married Mabel A. Miller, Dun-
dee, Que., June 3, 1903; children,
Henry P. Jr., Herman Goodhue, Ivan
Miller, Walter Chipman, William
Gordon.
STOKES, George William, Bury,
Que. — Born Bury, Jan. 6, 1861, son
of Thomas and Louise (Herring)
Stokes; English, father located in
Bury in 1837. E. public schools;
School Commissioner Bury Township
nine years; chairman when Bury
Model School was erected; C.O.F. and
I.O.O.F. ; Independent; Methodist.
Engaged in general farming and
stock raising for many years; mem-
ber of firm of Thos. Stokes & Sons,
manufacturers of carriages, house
finishing and dealers in implements;
appointed postmaster in 1908. Mar-
ried Isabel Stokes, 1885, (deceased).
Married Margaret Bagley, Bury,
1902; children, Eva L., Thomas G.
STONE, Charles David, Sawyer-
ville, Que. -- Born Randboro, Que.,
July 26, 1879, son of David and
Louise (Cable) Stone; English. E.
public schools; A.F. & A.M.; Con-
servative; Methodist. 1900 to 1904
was engaged in lumber contracting
for Wm. A. Cromwell and A. J.
Moore; erected sawmill at Randboro
in 1905 and since that time has been
engaged in pulp and lumber business,
shipping to foreign markets. Mar-
ried Harriet Hamilton, Randboro,
Que., Oct. 13, 1903; one son, Ches-
ter C.
STURGEON, William, Farnham,
Que. — Born Missisquoi County, Que.,
Jan. 2, 1858, son of Richard and
Elizabeth (Bronson) Sturgeon;
Scotch, grandfather (John Sturgeon)
came from Ireland when young man
and settled in New England; father,
Richard Sturgeon, served in Civil
War as Union soldier and died at
Washington, D.C., of fever, 1861.
E. Academy, Richf ord, Vt. ; Council-
lor Farnham many years; director
Missisquoi Agr'l Society; Farnham
Board of Trade; Justice of Peace.
Entered employ South Eastern Rail-
way, 1877; when railway shops were
erected at Farnham, 1881, was as-
signed to car department; 1885 yard
foreman with auxiliary and wrecking
work from Montreal to Lake Megan-
tic, Farnham, Newport, Vt., having
at times one hundred and fifty men
in his employ; closely associated with
late Col. Foster in constructing divi-
sion Sutton Jet. to Sorel. Mr. Stur-
geon is one of the best known C.P.R.
men in Quebec Province; member A.
F. & A.M. ; Anglican. Married Miss
J. Brown, Sutton, Que. ; children,
Clare D., 1884; Clyde H., 1887; Ray
B., 1888.
SUNBURY, Fred. Herman Walter,
Island Brook, Que. — Born Learned
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Plain, March 20, 1864, son of Her- Marie Marguerite, daughter of Nor-
man and Roxana (Gamsby) Sunbury. bert Rochette, St. Barthelemy, July
English. E. Eaton Academy. Mem- 17, 1893; has five sons and three
ber Cookshire Cavalry for many daughters,
years, also 7th Hussars. Elected to
Township of Newport Council in I1
1908, re-elected 1911 and 1914. 1
Methodist; Conservative. Followed
building trade for some years, then
took up farming; buyer of live stock
for Boston and Montreal markets.
Married Mary Hammond, daughter of
Henry Hammond, Lachute, Jan. 2,
1895.
E. SYLVESTRE
SYLVESTRE, Ernest, N.P., Mayor
of Sherbrooke — Born St. Barthelemy,
March 22, 1867, son of P. G. and
Emerence (Malboeuf) Sylvestre. E.
Joliette College, Laval University,
degrees, B.S., and B.L.L., Notary
Public, opened office in Sherbrooke,
1892; 1913 formed partnership with
C. Picard, under firm name Sylvestre
& Picard; dir. Strathcona Fire Ins.
Co., Le Credit Canadian; organist St.
Michael's Cathedral, 1892-1902; choir
master St. Michael's Cathedral; mem-
ber Sherbrooke Council, 1904 to
1907, elected Mayor 1916; member
Canadian Club, Sherbrooke Curling
Club; Conservative; R. C. Married
P. C. TABER
TABER, Percival Walter, East
Farnham, Que. -- Born Adamsville,
Que., May 7, 1879, son of Philip W.
and Margaret F. (Duncan) Taber;
English. U. E. Loyalists. E. public
schools, Ontario Business College,
Belleville, Ont. Elected Councillor
village of East Farnham upon incor-
poration 1914; Postmaster E. Farn-
ham for six years; hon. dir. Brome
County Agr'l Society; pres. of River-
side Cemetery Society, E. Farnham;
I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Anglican. In 1903
purchased general store of East
Farnham from E. N. Thompson, for-
merly of Hudson Heights, Que.; con-
ducted said business until store and
goods were burned in 1904; in 1905
represented firm of Wm. Galbraith &
Son, wholesale grocers, Montreal,
Qve., covering Eastern Townships;
interested in general farming and
stock raising; owner of large farm at
Adamsville, also at E. Farnham, pay-
ing special attention to importing
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from Ontario and United States and
breeding registered Holstein Fresian
cattle, also thoroughbred horses,
largely of Clydesdale type; for years
very successful exhibitor at county
and provincial fairs. Married Har-
riet M. Hutchins, East Farnham,
June 12, 1901; children, Rodney H.,
Margaret L., Katherine D., 1910.
N. P. TANGUAY, M.L.A.
TANGUAY, Napoleon Pierre, M.
L.A., Weedon, Que., son of Charles
Tanguay and Zephine Pariseau. Born
Nov. 8, 1862, at Weedon. Lumber
merchant and general storekeeper.
Has been Mayor of Weedon since
1880; pres. Agr'l Society, Wolfe,
from 1887 to 1901; dir. and mgr. of
St. Francis Hydraulic and Electric
Co. of D'Israeli, Que., also dir. of St.
George Electric Co. of St. George de
Beauce ; first elected to Legislature at
g. e. 1904, by majority of 562 over
A. C. Miquelon of Wotton; re-el, at
g. e. 1908 by a majority of 509 over
J. A. LeBlanc, Sherbrooke, re-el, g. e.
1912, over Dr. Thibault, of Wotton;
Liberal.
TANNER, Edward Richard, Drum-
mondville, Que. — Born at Scarboro,
Ont., April 17, 1884, son of Charles
and Jane (Shaw) Tanner; Scotch.
E. Windsor Mills Acad., Williams-
town, Ont., High School. Entered
service of E. T. Bank 1902, stationed
at Richmond, Windsor Mills, St. Hya-
cinthe, Thetford Mines, manager
Roxton Falls, Que., 1907-08, mgr.
Acton Vale 1908-16, that year trans-
ferred to Drummondville as manager
July 19; A.F. & A.M.; Presbyterian.
TARTRE, Charles Ulric Raphael,
Sutton, Que. — Born Waterloo, Que.,
Nov. 27, 1866, son of J. Raphael
Tartre, N.P., and Malvina Hubert;
French. E. St. Hyacinthe Seminary
and Waterloo Schools. Admitted to
Notarial profession, Oct. 18, 1892;
Sec'y-Treas. village of Sutton, Town-
ship of Sutton and Catholic Schools;
C.M.B.A. and C.O.F. ; Conservative;
Catholic. Located in Sutton in 1892,
succeeding late J. T. Langlois, N.P. ;
when Sutton was incorporated as vil-
lage in 1896 became Sec'y-Treas. and
still holds office; in 1913 acquired
notarial business of P. C. Duboyce,
N.P., at Cowansville and Dunham,
and has office weekly at Cowansville;
District of Bedford representative on
Board of Notaries 1912-1915, 1915-
1918. Married M. F. B. Dulude, (de-
ceased April 10, 1910); children,
Juliette, 1900; Cecile, 1901; Albert,
1902; Estelle, 1903; Sabin, 1906;
Roland, 1908.
TAYLOR, Edgar Erwin, Birchton,
Que. — Born Birchton, Jan. 7, 1873,
son of Joseph and T. (Laberee) Tay-
lor; English. Member D. Squadron
7th Hussars (now disbanded) ; served
as councillor for many years; suc-
ceeded father on homestead at Birch-
ton; Conservative; Methodist. Mar-
ried Etta F. Todd, daughter Alonzo
Todd, Birchton, May 23, 1894; chil-
dren, Edgar A., Edyth F. (deceased),
Stanley J., Shirley T.
TAYLOR, John Walter, West
Shefford — Born at Waterloo, July 1,
1874, son of Samuel R. and Rebecca
(Jones) Taylor; Irish, father coming
from Ireland to New York as boy and
later coming to Shefford about 1860,
died 1906. E. public schools; learned
trade as carriage manufacturer with
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Geo. Moynan ; established carriage
making and blacksmith business at
Fulford and moved to West Shefford
1907; erected new shop and plant in
1911; interested in agriculture and
civic improvement; member West
Shefford Board of Trade; A.F. &
A.M.; Anglican; Liberal. Married
Maud M. Woodard, Fulford, Feb. 10,
1897; children, Katie A., 1902; Gula
M., 1904; Sylva J., 1906; Naida M.,
1907; Beatrice F., 1909.
JOHN P. TAYLOR
TAYLOR, John Peasley, Milling-
ton, Que. - - Born Millington, Que.,
Feb. 9, 1885, son of Mark S. and
Ella M. (Channell) Taylor; Eng-
lish, great grandfather, Daniel Tay-
lor, came from Danville, Vt.,
1789, and settled at E. Bolton. E.
public schools and Stanstead College;
succeeded father on homestead;
elected member E. Bolton Council
1914; member Brome Co. Agr'l Soc. ;
Conservative ; Methodist. Married
Ethel, daughter of David H. Ingalls,
Farnam's Corners, Sept. 23, 1908;
children, Erma A., 1909; Keith N.,
1910; M. Frances, 1912; Olive K.,
1914.
Taylor, Henry Edwin, Sawyerville,
Que. — Born Eaton, Que., 1845, son
of James and Martha (Taylor) Tay-
lor; Irish, father came to Eaton in
1820, walking entire distance from
Quebec, along spotted trail, distance
of 120 miles; member Sawyerville
Council, 1890-96; chairman School
Commissioners six years; valuator
thrae years; A.F. & A.M., I.O.F.;
Conservative; Anglican. Engaged in
farming and stock raising; large
dealer in horses and cattle; public
auctioneer ; practiced veterinary
science many years; judge at various
E. T. fairs; conducted and owned ho-
tels at Scotstown, Lake Megantic and
Sawyerville. Married Mary E. Rowe,
Bury, Que., 1869; children, Alice M.,
Jessie, Grace, Charles E., Henry K.,
Gladys, Pansy, Marion, 1917.
TAYLOR, Frank Edwin, Waterloo,
Que. — Born Waterloo, Que., May 22,
1865; son of Edwin A. and Ellen M.
(Lawrence) Taylor; English, grand-
father (Daniel Taylor) came to Wat-
erloo about 1830 from Vermont, one
of founders of iron business estab-
lished at Waterloo under firm name
of Allen & Taylor Co. E. Waterloo
Academy. Elected School Commis-
sioner Waterloo Board 1914; member
Waterloo Board of Trade.; I.O.F.;
Liberal; Anglican. Upon decease of
father (Edwin Taylor) took over in-
terest in firm of Allen & Taylor as as-
sistant manager which consisted of
foundry, machine shop, general store,
etc.; later in 1911 closed and sold out
foundry; in 1912, Mr. Taylor and J.
A. Porier purchased interest of Dan-
iel and Henry Allen in store and
goods, forming partnership under the
name of Taylor & Porier, dealers in
hardware and general store. Married
Laura Roberts (deceased 1896) ; 2nd
Susan Hill, Waterloo, Que., Dec. 4,
1900; children, Edwin L., 1902; Wil-
fred C., 1905; Gerald H., 1908; Rup-
ert A., 1915.
TAYLOR, Rev. Ernest Manley,
M.A., Knowlton, Que. — Born Potton
Township, Brome County, Jan. 29,
1848, son of Daniel Taylor and Chris-
tina (Bresee) Taylor; great great
grandson of Eleazar Taylor of Ips-
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wich, M,ass., and great grandson of
Daniel Taylor I. who was one of as-
sociates to whom Government deeded
the Township of Bolton in 1797. E.
Mansonville Model School, Waterloo
Academy, McGill Normal School and
McGill University; Methodist minis-
ter and inspector of schools; winner
Prince of Wales medal and prize in
McGill Normal School 1870; B.A.,
1875 and M.A. 1882 McGill Univers-
ity; has served as protem principal
Stanste&d College, principal St.
Francis College, Richmond, principal
of French Methodist Institute, Mont-
real; is now school commissioner,
Knowlton, member of Corner Stone
Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and was Grand
Chaplain several years; Recording
Sec'y Knowlton Conference; treas.
Knowlton Board of Trade; Sec'y-
Treas. Brome County Historical So-
ciety, etc., member Knowlton Fish &
Game Club and of Knowlton Boat
Brome County" and edited two vol-
umes of transaction of the Brome
County Historical Society of which
society as well as the Knowlton Con-
ference he was one of the original
foundries; edited the transactions of
the Dominion Educational Associ-
ation, first sessions held in Montreal,
1892. He has been a frequent con-
tributor to newspapers and maga-
zines. Married Margaret Louisa
Woolls, daughter of the late Col. A.
L. Woolls, Marlington, Stanstead
County, July 24, 1877; children,
Aubrey L. T., Ethel G. L., Helen
Emma, Harold E. J., Alfred Reginald
Bresee. First wife died Dec. 29,
1911. Married 2nd, Miss Miriam M.
Frost, daughter of late Daniel Tay-
lor Frost, June 7, 1913.
REV. E. M. TAYLOR, M.A.
Club; Methodist; appointed Govern-
ment Inspector of schools for district
of Bedford, June 4, 1889; resided in
Cowansville for seven years where he
served as chairman of School Board
for several years; removed to Knowl-
ton in autumn of 1896 where he has
since resided; author of "History of
J. F. TELFORD
TELFORD, James Franklin, Rock
Island, Que. — Born at Merrickville,
Ont., June 11, 1864, son of Walter
W. Telford and Armanella (Smith)
Telford. Descendants of James Tel-
ford and Sarah Robinson who came
to Canada from England over a hun-
dred years ago, settling first at By-
Town, (Ottawa). E. at common and
High Schools of Ontario and National
Business College of Ottawa; Justice
of Peace for District of St. Francis;
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Trustee and Secretary of Trustee TETREAULT, Joseph S., Notary,
Board of Stanstead Wesleyan Col- Sherbrooke - - Born St. Madeleine,
lege; member C.O.F. and I.O.F.; Lib- Feb. 9, 1877, son of Napoleon and
eral. Came to Rock Island Feb. 1, Omebeline (Durocher) Tetreault. E.
1887, entering employ of Jondro & St. Hyacinthe College and Laval Uni-
Goodhue, mfgrs. of boots and shoes versity, Montreal, receiving degree
as traveller and bookkeeper; on Mr. of B.A. ; Major in the 54th Regi-
Goodhue's retirement, eight years ment Carabiniers of Sherbrooke ;
later, became practical manager dur- president general of L'Union St.
ing balance of twelve years connected Joseph du Canada, with head office
with the shoe business; in 1899 to- in Ottawa; practising since 1900 in
gether with T. O. Chapman started Sherbrooke; Alderman since 1915,
the Dominion Specialty Co., which representing West Ward; Sec'y of,
later developed into the Telford & Chambre de Commerce, Canadienne
Chapman Mfg. Co., mfrs. of horse Francaise du District de St. Fran-
blankets, sheepskin-lined coats, etc. cois; Conservative; Roman Catholic.
This business continued to 1913 when Married Lena Caron, daughter of S.
it was organized into Telford & J. Caron, Sept. 4, 1906; have three
Chapman, Ltd., J. F. Telford retain- children,
ing presidency of incorporated com-
pany. Married Jennie May Chap- THERRIEN, Calixte Emile, M.L.
man, Sept. 1, 1891; children, James A-> Sherbrooke, Que.— Born Feb. 1,
Wilbur, Clara Armanella. 1863, at Notre Dame des Anges, son
of Alexandre and Louise (Senecal)
TENNY, Charles Edgar, Waterloo, Therrien; French-Canadian. E. at
Que.— Born Jan. 2, 1853, son of John Marlborough, Mass., High School and
Tenny and Flavis (Bullock) Tenny; Sherbrooke Seminary. Married, Sept.
English, U. E. Loyalists, coming from 3> 1883> to Alpnonsine, daughter of
New England States. E. public Norbert Bourque, of Sherbrooke,
schools. School Commissioner 1912- Que Firgt elected to Legis at a bye.
1913; band master 1895; member of election, Aug. 17, 1910, re-el, at g. e.
Waterloo Board of Trade ; Royal 1912 Roman Catholic. LiberaL
Arch Mason, I.O.O.F. and I.O.F.;
Conservative; Anglican. Married TurkMAC /-u i M .. i« MD
Maud Lindsay, daughter of Vener- Q.TH?**Sx Charles Metcalfe, N.P.,
able Archdeacon Lindsay, for fifty Stanstead Plain — Born Melbourne
years rector of St. Luke's Church, g1ue"KFfe,b'A2, 1847, son of Daniel and
Waterloo, Que., Oct. 22, 1889; chil- Elizabeth Ann (Armstrong) Thomas;
dren, Mary L., 1891; Rachel M., gng lish E St. Francis College
1895. As a young man came to Wat- Richmond. Notary Public, School
erloo and engaged with E. D. Law- Commissioner; A.F. & AM R. A.M.,
rence, general merchant, for four Sussex Preceptory Knight Templars,
years from 1879-1889 engaged with Kamak Temple; Conservative; Not-
H. L. Robinson & Son, Waterloo, as |ry Public, Registrar Division of
manager dry goods department in Stanstead, 1882-1891. Married
general store; in 1889 went to Am- Emily Bennetts Williams Sept. 6,
erican West and conducted dry goods !866; children Ernest S., (deceased),
and gent's furnishing business at Charles W. and Alfred R.
Port Townsend, Wash.; in 1892 re-
turned to Waterloo and formed part- THOMAS, Leon Montague, Coati-
nership with George E. Robinson, COOK, Que. — Born Coaticook, Feb. 27,
firm known as Robinson and Tenny, 1875, son of Newell and Katie
general merchants, Waterloo, Que.; (Barry) Thomas; English, parents
in 1912 partner Robinson withdrew, among early settlers from New
later went into partnership with T. Hampshire. E. Coaticook Acad.
E. Boudreau, firm now known as Pres. Coaticook Board of Trade 1914.
Tenny & Boudreau, general mer- In dry goods business at Coaticook
chants. with N. W. Thomas, 1895-1903; en-
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tered service of E. T. Bank at Coati-
cook 1903; appointed manager of the
Eastern Townships Bank, Coaticook,
in 1911. Married Winnifred B.
Fraser, Coaticook, Sept. 29, 1897.
THOMAS, John Telfer, Waterville,
Que. — Born Melbourne, Que., April
16, 1871, son of Leonard and Helen
(Walker) Thomas; English. E. at
St. Francis College, Richmond. En-
tered service of E. T. Bank at Rich-
mond, Jan., 1888; served in different
offices throughout Eastern Townships
until appointed manager Waterville
office when opened in 1905; A.F. &
A.M. ; Presbyterian. Married Muriel
W. Steel, daughter of Mure Steel, of
Melbourne, Que., July 4, 1906; one
son, T. Mure, 1907.
THOMPSON, William Darwin,
Stanstead, Que. — Born Brome, Que.,
April 14, 1881, son of Alexander and
Kathleen (Murray) Thompson;
Scotch, grandfather (Andrew Thomp-
son) was born in Glasgow, Scotland,
and came to Missisquoi County, near
Farnham, where he died. E. public
school; member of school board,
Stanstead Township, 1913; member
County Agr'l Society and Farmers'
Club; Ind. Conservative; Methodist.
For some years was engaged in cheese
manufacturing; later purchased farm
property two miles from Ayer's Cliff
and engaged in breeding Ayrshire
cattle and dairying. Married Edna
Libby, daughter of Lyman Libby,
Stanstead, Que., Oct. 9, 1904; chil-
dren, Miles Alex, July 17, 1905, died
Dec. 27, 1907; Blake Murray, Nov.
17, 1910.
THOMPSON, Charles Gilman,
Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at Lisbon,
N.H., Nov. 19, 1857, son of Ira and
Mary (Gilman) Thompson; English.
E. at Lisbon, N.H., and Sherbrooke.
Manager of Thompson & Co., manu-
facturers of bobbins and spools;
Methodist. Married Nellie F. Schu-
make, April 12, 1883. Represented
Center Ward in City Council for
twelve years; member I.O.O.F., St.
George's Club, Curling Club, Gun
Club, Wolfe Co. F. & G. Club, and
Masonic.
A. N. THOMPSON
THOMPSON, Alfred Neville, Stan-
stead Plain — Born Stanstead, Jan. 1,
1859, son of Rev. Wm. and Jane
Eliza (Mortimer) Thompson; Scotch
and Irish ; parents came to Canada in
1856. E. Stanstead Acad. and Stan-
stead College ; Mayor Stanstead Plain
1917-18 ; Registrar of Registration
Division of Stanstead since 1891;
Clerk of Circuit and Magistrate's
Courts, Stanstead County; Secretary-
Treasurer Co. fo Stanstead; vice-
pres. International Water Co., Derby
Line, Vt.; trustee Stanstead Wesley-
an College; School Commissioner,
Stanstead Plain ; treasurer and one of
trustees of Golden Rule Lodge, A.F.
& A.M., Stanstead Plain; Conserva-
tive; Anglican.
THOMPSON, James Edmund, Wat-
erloo, Que. — Born Leeds, Que., April
12, 1877, son of late Lt.-Col. Wm.
Thompson and Maria Kinnear, daugh-
ter of James Kinnear. E. Coaticook
Acad. and McGill University where
he obtained degree of Bachelor of
Arts in 1899. Member Waterloo
Board of Trade, A.F. & A.M., I.O.
O.F. Entered service of E. T. Bank
•at Coaticook in 1899; transferred
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successively to Ormstown, Montreal,
Bedford, Sherbrooke; filled position
of manager at St. Joseph de Beauce
and Thetford Mines; on amalgama-
tion of E. T. Bank with Can. Bank. of
Commerce was appointed manager at
Fort Frances, Ont., and later at Wat-
erloo, Que., in 1913. Married Edith
Fuller, Sherbrooke, Que., Oct. 9,
1912.
THOMPSON, Dr. James Albert,
Sawyerville, — Born Kinnear's Mills,
Que., Nov. 4, 1874, son of Dr. Wm.
and Harriet (Kinnear) Thompson;
English. E. at Inverness Academy
and McGill, Montreal, M.D.C.M.; LO.
O.F. ; Presbyterian. Married Sarah
Montgomery, daughter of Wm. Mont-
gomery, Maple Hill, Que., Jan. 25,
1899; children, Howard, March 30,
1900; Vera, Aug. 19, 1909.
LIEUT. ALLEN EDGAR
THOMPSON
THOMPSON, Allen Edgar, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Kinnear's Mills,
Que., June 29, 1888, son of William
and Maria (Kinnear) Thompson;
Scotch and English, Canadian born.
E. at Coaticook Academy and McGill
College, taking two years in Arts and
five years in medical course at Mc-
Gill; graduated in 1913 after which
he spent a year in the General Prot-
estant Hospital, Ottawa; left there to
accept position as ship's surgeon on
transport vessel crossing Atlantic to
and from England; after crossing the
Atlantic nine times enlisted in Lon-
don in May, 1915, and was attached
to the British Regt. York & Lancas-
ter with rank of Lieut, as medical
officer and in June was made a mem-
ber of Royal Army Medical Corps;
at battle of Coillers. he won Military
Cross on 1st July, 1916.
THURBER, Geo. R., Danville, Que.
Born Tingwick, Que., Aug. 20, 1863,
son of Chas. R. and Mary Jane (Stev-
ens) Thurber; English. E. at Dan-
ville Acad. After leaving school
Went into business with his father,
later forming partnership as C. R.
Thurber & Son, carriage makers, and
is still known by same name; A.F. &
A.M., P.G.J.W. Grand Lodge of Que-
bec,, al&o R.A.M.; Conservative; An-
glican. Married Emma Lodge, daugh-
ter of John Lodge, of Shipton, Que.,
May 10, 1868; one son, Lawrence
Roy. Nov. 16, 1903, died Aug. 8,
1907.
TICEHURST, Erwin Albert, Smith
Mills, Que. — Born Smith Mills, Oct.
4, 1865, son of Caleb and Rosemond
(Brainard) Ticehurst; English, his
father born in Sussex, England, and
came with his parents to Stanstead
County in 1841. E. public schools.
Member D. Squadron 7th Hussars.
Elected Municipal Council 1913; dir.
Farmers' Club; for eight years was
engaged in mercantile and other lines
of business in New England States
returning to Canada 1893, and set-
tled on farm at Smith Mills; exten-
sive breeder of registered stock;
strong advocate of good roads and
improvement of schools in rural sec-
tions ; Liberal ; Congregationalist.
Married Jennie House (deceased
1906) ; 2nd, Eva A. Buchanan, Feb.
26, 1908; children, Oval F., 1896;
Grace E., 1897; Harrison A., 1899;
Austin C., 1901; Leslie E., 1906;
Bessie F. and Jessie F., twins, 1909.
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TIFFIN, Albert Henry, Stanstead,
Que. — Born Chambly, May 29, 1877,
son of George and Elizabeth (Stev-
enson) Tiffin; English, grandfather
came to Montreal from England when
young man. E. Stanstead College.
Member Stanstead Council 1915;
Sec'y Crystal Lake Cemetery; mem-
ber Board of Trade; Postmaster
1904-09; A.F. & A.M.j Liberal; An-
glican; owns large farm within limits
of corporation of Stanstead village,
interested in retail dairy business at
Stanstead; he retired owing to ill-
health. Married Minnie A. Miles,
Leeds, Que., March 12, 1900; chil-
dren, Bertha E. and Cecil G.
TILTON, John Albert, Stanstead,
Que. — Born Smith Mills, Que., March
19, 1872, son of John and Mary
(Gale) Tilton; English, grandfather
came from Tilton, N.H., about 1800,
settling at Smith Mills, Que. E. pub-
lic schools. Elected School Commis-
sioner for Township of Stanstead and
chairman of said board 1910 and
1911; elected member Stanstead Vil-
lage Council 1914; vice-pres. Stan-
stead Board of Trade; A.F. & A.M.,
I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist; 1895
purchased lumber mill at Smith
Mills, Que., operating same as sole
owner until 1905, when he formed
partnership with M. Raymond of
Smith Mills, firm known as Tilton &
Raymond, dealers in pulpwood and
lumber; in 1912 sold interest in busi-
ness aj.d formed partnership with Lt.-
Col. B. B. Morrill of Rock Island,
Que., as Rock Island Mfg. Co.; two
years later stock company was form-
ed as the Three Villages Building As-
sociation, Rock Island, Que., John A
Tilton, vice-pres. and general man-
ager of said firm. Married Henrietta
M. Goold, Waterloo, Que., Sept. 22,
1896, (deceased 1911); children,
Cecil G., Andrew G., Ellison M.,
Olivia, Francis Lawrence, Constance
Mary (deceased.) Married 2nd, Ber-
tha E. Clark, Stanstead, June 30,
1914; one son, John Albert.
TILTON, Levi Henry, Stanstead,
Que. — Born Granby, Que., March 18,
1852, son of George and Sophronia
(Hungerford) Tilton; English, great
grandfather, Nathaniel Tilton, came
from Gilmanton, N.H., and settled in
Stanstead among earliest settlers. E.
Granby Academy. In partnership
with father as mill owner and lumber
dealer; later for some years at
Garthby, contractor for Quebec Cent-
ral Ry., also lumbering to consider-
able extent; after this farmed at
Granby 1903; removed to Stanstead
County acquiring Benton property at
Stanstead Plain; Liberal; Methodist.
Married Maud A. Clement, daughter
of Levi Clement, West Brome, Que.,
Oct., 1876, deceased 1914; children,
Harry L., 1877; Homer E., 1879, (de-
ceased 1887); Ernest A., 1881;
Mabel A., 1884 (deceased 1888);
Charlotte, 1886 (deceased 1892) ;
Felecia E., 1889; Howard C., 1892;
Walter H., 1895; Donald G., 1897.
E. W. TOBIN, M.P.
TOBIN, Edmund William, M.P.,
Bromptonville, Que. — Born Bromp-
tonville, Que., Sept. 14, 1865, son of
Patrick and Helen (Hanley) Tobin;
Irish, parents came from Limerick,
Ireland. First located in Montreal,
1851. lived for short period at St.
Hyacmthe and Upton, settled at
Bromptonville in 1859. E. common
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schools. Entered in business as gen-
ei'al merchant, Bromptonville, Que.;
engaged in pulp and lumber business
very extensively; organized and be-
came president of Lotbiniere Lbr.
Co.; formed Brompton Pulp & Paper
Co., interesting Americans to invest
capital in this organization which
now owns also extensive water
powers all along the St. Francis
River, with large mills at Brompton-
ville and East Angus; dir. Trois Pis-
toles Pulp & Lbr. -Co.; dir. Capital
Trust Corporations; dir. Federal As-
bestos Co. and other industrial con-
cerns; Councillor and Mayor of
Brompton and Bromptonville many
years; Warden Richmond Co. several
years; elected to House of Commons
1900, re-elected 1904-08-11; Liberal;
Catholic. Married Elizabeth J. Nott,
Devonshire, England, April 24, 1893;
children, Pearl M., 1895; Kathleen,
1896; Beatrice, 1897; Ashton, 1902.
J. A. TOMKINS
TOMKINS, James Albert, Granby,
Que. — Born Odelltown, June 8, 1846,
son of Rev. John Tomkins and Maria
(Whitcher) Tomkins; English; Am-
erican missionary from England,
1829. E. High School, Dunham, Que.
Sec'y-Treas. Of village of Granby
from 1875 until August, 1917, when
he resigned; Liberal; Methodist; gen-
eral merchant at Granby from 1869-
1884; engaged in financial, real
estate and insurance broker business.
Married Elizabeth Howson, Ulverton,
Que. (deceased 1907) ; no children
living.
E. F. TOMKINS
TOMKINS, Edwin Francis, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Compton, Que.,
Nov. 9, 1844, son of Rev. John and
Maria (Whitcher) Tomkins; English.
E. at the public schools and commer-
cial education in City of Montreal ;
associated with late Lewis Sleeper of
Coaticook in lumber business; mem-
ber of firm Thornton & Co.; in 1878
at formation of Coaticook Cotton Co.
was shareholder and first Sec'y-
Treas.; in 1886 purchased land and
water power and erected mill build-
ing and purchased machinery for the
manufacture of braid; afterwards
formed company known as Cascade
Narrow Fabric Co. which was amal-
gamated with the Belding Paul Silk
Co. under firm name of Belding Paul
Corticelli Co., Ltd. ; shareholder and
manager of this business from its in-
ception ; original building was erected
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in 1886 contained 2,700 square feet
of floor space, while the present;
buildings contain 40,000 square feet
floor space; in 1886 had 50 braiders,
this number having steadily increased
to 1,000 braiders and three large
floors of narrow fabric looms; Mayor
of town of Coaticook; chairman of
Board of School Commissioners and
school trustee for many years; A.F.
& A.M. and I.O.O.F. ; Conservative;
Methodist. Married Hannah M.
Armitage, daughter of Jos. Armitage,
Trenholmville, Que., Nov. 10, 1875;
children, Edwin A. Tomkins, M.D., at
Richmond; Edith A. and Amy E.
DR. E. A. TOMKINS
TOMKINS, Dr. Edwin Armitage,
Richmond, Que. — Born at Coaticook,
Que., Sept. 30, 1876, son of Edwin F.
and Hannah (Armitage) Tomkins;
English. E. Coaticook Academy,
Stanstead Wesleyan College, Uni-
versity Bishop's College, Montreal,
M.D.C.M., graduated 1901, final year
prizeman ; after serving as house sur-
geon Western Hospital and resident
physician Women's Hospital, Mont-
real, and as surgeon abroad trans-
atlantic liner, he located at Rich-
mond, Que. ; later formed partnership
with Dr. Moffatt, as Moffatt and
Tomkins; in 1911 Dr. Moffatt retired
from firm and located in B. C.; same
year partnership was formed with Dr.
De L. Johnston, as Tomkins and
Johnston, physicians and surgeons,
with private hospital at Richmond;
since graduation has taken post
graduate courses in New York and
Montreal; specialty eye, ear, nose
and throat; School Commissioner;
member St. Francis Med. Society,
also A.F. & A.M.; Methodist. Mar-
ried Hattie Alice Thompson, daugh-
ter of late Lt.-Ool. Thompson, Coati-
cook, Que., May 20, 1903; children,
Howard, 1905; Lyman, 1911.
TOWELL, v\lfred, Knowlton, Que.
Born Bromley, Kent, Eng., Sept. 30,
1869, son of George and Harriet
(Pearce) Towell; English, came to
Canada in 1907 and settled in Mont-
real, later in 1909 removed to Knowl-
ton. E. public schools, England; Af-
ter leaving school served apprentice-
ship with George Weeks & Sons,
sanitary and domestic engineers,
Bromley, Eng.; entered employ of
Robert McElroy, plumber and tin-
smith, Knowlton; remained with D. J.
McClary who purchased business; in
1914 bought said business, also real
estate connected therewith. Member
A.F. & A.M.; Independent; Congre-
gationalist. Married Hannah Davis,
(deceased 1906) ; 2nd, Clara Butler,
Oct. 24, 1910, Leicester, Eng.; one
daughter, Mabel D., 1905.
TRACY, William Cahill, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
Que., March 13, 1875, son of James
and Ellen Elizabeth (Murphy) Tra-
cy; Irish. E. at Brothers' School
and St. Charles' Seminary, Sher-
brooke, and Laval University, Mont-
real. Admitted to the Bar in 1910
and opened office in Sherbrooke.
Gained prominence before Court of
King's Bench in several important
criminal cases, notably that of Ra-
faello in 1912 when he succeeded in
having the death sentence commuted
to life imprisonment and that of Mrs.
Boisvert in 1914 acquitted of murder
of her husband, also the case of Care,
one of Italians accused of Capelton
murder, who was acquitted at his sec-
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ond trial ; official interpreter at Court
House since 1900; Knights of Colum-
bus; pres. and choir master of St.
Patrick's Church choir; founder and
director of St. Patrick's Dramatic
Club; president Sherbrooke County
Liberal Ass'n ; Liberal ; Roman Catho-
lic.
DR. G. A. TRENHOLME
TRENHOLME, Dr. G. A., Coati-
cook, Que. — Born at Kingsey, Que.,
March 24, 1876, son of Capt. G. and
Ann (Armitage) Trenholme; Eng-
lish. E. at Coaticook High School,
University of Bishop's College, M.D.
C.M.; Lieut. C.A.M.C., qualified ser-
vices rejected having offered 4 times
for overseas; Gov. of College of Phy-
sicians and Surgeons Prov. of Que-
bec, 1915-16-17-18; examiner in
medicine for McGill graduates pre-
senting diplomas for Quebec licences;
medical health officer town of Coati-
cook 1916-17; ass't quarantine officer
at Dominion Quarantine Station,
Grosse Isle, 1906; Liberal; Metho-
dist. Married Myrtle Bell Thomas,
daughter of J. P. Thomas, Compton,
Que., Sept. 30, 1891; children, Mar-
ion Bell, Aug., 1892, married Lieut.
Alex. Fraser, 4th Royal Scots, in
overseas service; Gertrude L., Jan.,
1894, married Lieut. S. S. Kearns,
with C. H. Artillery, overseas; Rob-
ert G., Jne 23, 1895, Royal Flying
Corps.
TRUELL, Newton Theodo*«e, Mont-
real, Can. — Born at Barnston, May
8, 1866, son of Valorous and Caro-
line (Hollister) Truell; English. E.
at Country School, Stanstead College,
St. Francis College, Bishop's Uni-
versity; Principal Dunham Academy
1888-89, St. John's High School,
1889-92, Lachute Academy, 1892-
1903, Sherbrooke High School 1903-
1908. Entered employ of Sun Life
Co. at Winnipeg, Man., and in 1909
appointed manager for Province of
Saskatchewan till 1916; was vice-
president of Life Underwriters of
Canada 1911-12; appointed mgr. for
Manufacturers' Life Ins. Co. in 1916
with headquarters in Montreal, which
position he now holds. Member A.F.
& A.M., Assiniboia Club, Waseana
Club; Conservative; Anglican.
TUCK, John Fritz, Knowlton's
Landing Que. — Born at Georgeville,
Que., April 26, 1835, son of John C.
and Susan (Channell) Tuck; Eng-
lish, father was born in Parsonsfield,
Maine, settled at Stanstead when a
young man, later removed to George-
ville. Many years member municipal
council, County Agr'l Society, Can-
adian Custom Officer, Postmaster
1870 to 1900, reappointed 1912; set-
tled at Knowlton's Landing 1862 and
engaged in general farming and stock
raising; residence, "Woodbirie Cot-
tage," well known to city folk who
spend summer at Lake Memphre-
magog; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Cynthia A. George, (deceased
1877); 2nd, Alzina E. Stone, daugh-
ter of David Stone, Iron Hill, Que.,
Jan. 13, 1880; children, Gertrude E.
(deceased) ; Edmund (deceased age
5 years, 1864) ; Nettie B., (deceased
1893); Martha E., 1865.
TURNER, J. H., Beebe, Que. —
Born No. Hatley, July 6, 1881, son of
Lewis and Clara (Rexford) Turner;
English. E. public schools and Stan-
stead College; A.F. & A.M.; Conser-
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283
vative; Anglican. In 1911 established ried Harriet Florence, daughter of
Snag Proof Ltd., at Beebe, manufac- C. M. Willey, Abercorn, June 7,
turing overalls, shirts, coats and 1911; children, Gerald E., 1913;
dusters, selling to the trade through- Gwendolyn Elizabeth, 1915.
out Canada and employing about
sixty-five hands. Married Permillia V
A. Reed, North Hatley, Dec. 4, 1901.
K. R. TURNER
TURNER, Kenneth Raymond, Man-
sonville, Que. — Born at Cowansville,
Feb. 9, 1884, son of James T. and
Susanna (Ogden) Turner; English
and Irish ; grandparents on father's
side came from North Ireland to Ver-
mont and then to Canada; grandpar-
ents on mother's side came from On-
tario, great grandfather being retired
English officer who received larpe
land grant in Prescott, Ont. ; grand-
mother was a Pennoyer, member of
well known E. T. family. E. Cow-
ansville Acad. ; entered employ E. T.
Bank, 1905, promoted to manager
Can. Bank Commerce branch, Man-
sonville, 1913; member I.O.O.F.,
A.F. & A.M. Mr. Turner has always
taken a great interest in all branches
of sport, and in the past has been a
prominent figure in the amateur
sporting circles of Eastern Town-
ships, having filled many offices ; took
an active part in recruiting work in
his district; Sec'y-Treas. Red Cross
Potton ; Ind. Con. ; Anglican. Mar-
C. W. VAUGHAN
VAUGHAN, Charles W., Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born at Barnston, Feb.
19, 1842, son of Hiram and Elizabeth
(George) Vaughan; Scotcht his
mother native of Canada, his father
came from Vermont, in 1834. E.
public schools at Hatley. Married
Nellie A. Truell, of Barnston, Que.,
May 22, 1865; children, Frank Truell,
Arthur Elias (Albert Charles, Fred-
erick Walter deceased). Engaged in
mechanical work at Coaticook three
years; conducted business as black-
smith at Ayer's Cliff for 24 years re-
tiring in 1903; instrumental in get-
ting Ayer's Cliff set off into a village
municipality from town of Hatley in
year 1909 and was chosen first Mayor
of village, an office which he held
two years, also from 1909 to 1911
was chairman of the school board
and has held office of school com.
from 1909 to 1916 and prior to 1909
held office of school com. in the town
of Hatley 12 years and from 1906 to
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1909 was councillor for township of tionalist. Married Emily F., daugh-
Hatley; Conservative; Congregation- ter of Isaac Foss, E. Farnham, Jan.
alist, being deacon of Congregational 14, 1888; children, Fanny F., 1890;
Church Ayer's Cliff. Harold F., 1891, in overseas service.
H. VERRETT, K.C. w F VILAS, M.L.A.
VERRET, Hector, K.C., Barrister,
of Coaticook, Que. — Born at Quebec, VINCENT, Narcisse Louis, Coati-
Aug. 17, 1872, son of A. H. Verret, cook, Que. — Born at Lapresentation,
Provincial Auditor. E. at Quebec St. Hyacinthe County, Que., Oct. 2,
Seminary; graduate of Laval Uni-
versity, B.C.L. in 1894; admitted to
Bar in July, 1895; made King's Coun-
sel in 1910; was solicitor for State of
New York in the Thaw case in 1913;
Batonnier of the Bar of St. Francis
in 1916. Married M. Mathilde Le-
mieux, daughter of Chief Justice,
Hon. Sir Francis Lemieux, in 1900.
VILAS, Hon. William F., Cow-
ansville, Que. — Born East Farnham,
July 15, 1853, son of Rev. Aaron and
Fanny C. Kent, ancestors coming
from the United States. E. E. Farn-
ham High School; established manu-
factory of agricultural implements
and school furniture at Cowansville,
1877, where he carries on an extens-
ive business; represents Brome
County in Quebec Legislature, first
elected in 1906; ap. Legislative Coun-
cillor October, 1917; Mayor of Cow-
ansville ; school com. ; mem. Council
Arts & Mfgs. ; Liberal; Congrega-
N. L. VINCENT
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1862, son of Ovila and Marie (Char- WALLACE, Lorenzo Dow, Water-
tier) Vincent; French, ancestors loo, Que. — Born Granby, Que., April
came from France, settling in Prov- 23, 1853, son of Jacob W. and Eliza-
ince in 1668. E. public schools in beth (Shufelt) Wallace; Scotch,
Coaticook. Elected alderman for grandfather came from Scotland. E.
town of Coaticok in 1912, also 1914 public schools; Councillor and Mayor
without opposition, Mayor in 1916; of Waterloo several terms; also school
member Catholic Board School Com- commissioner; Justice of Peace; I.O.
missioners; member Coaticook Board F. ; Liberal; Anglican. For eighteen
of Trade; J.P., pres. Alliance Na- years bought butter and cheese for
tionale, Circle St. Edmond, Coati- A. A. Ayer Co., Montreal; 1889-99
cook, Que.; ex. pres. of La Societe St. buyer for James Dalrymple & Sons;
Jean Baptiste de Coaticook; came to later engaged in farming and lum-
Coaticook with parents in 1866; bering; in 1908 went into partnership
established business as harness, sad- with A. Foster Robinson, under name
dlery and horse furnishing at Coati- of Wallace & Robinson, lumber and
cook in 1883; sold business in 1892 pulp dealers, owning saw mills at So.
and went to American west, return- Stukely and Waterloo, with timber
ing in 1895 and opened store and re- limits in Matipedia Valley, Que. Mar-
pair shop along lines mentioned, ried Alice Catchpole, Waterloo, Que.,
carrying on a successful trade; Lib- Feb. 28, 1884; children, Florence,
eral; Catholic. Married Lea Tru- 1887; Kenneth M., 1890; Aubrey L.,
deau, Chambly, Que., Sept. 11, 1888; 1892; Earl W., 1897; Marjorie, 1894;
children, Victor, Arthur J., Wilfred, Aileen, 1901.
Erine.
WALKER, Jonathan, Lysander,
VINEBERG, Thomas, merchant, Que. — Born Lysander, Que., Feb. 18,
Sherbrooke — Born in Russian Poland, 1861, son of John and Margaret
May 16, 1870, Jewish descent. E. (Miles) Walker; Scotch, grandfather,
commercial schools, early entered John Walker, came from Scotland
mercantile business and for some when a young man with wife and
years has conducted general clothing two children. E. public schools,
store in Sherbrooke. Married Sarah, Elected school commissioner, 1915,
daughter of I. Rosenbloom, Montreal, for municipality of Inverness; Ind.
Aug. 11, 1896; children, Rena, Flor- Conservative; Anglican. Purchased
ence and Elka. and conducted farm near Inverness
for about ten years; later disposed oi'
said property and established liverv
at Inverness village for about three
years; sold out and moved to Sher-
brooke for short period, returning to
WALLACE, Herbert Elwin, Ma- Megantic County and established
gog, Que. — Born at Magog, Feb. 19, general store at Lysander Falls in
1874, son of William and Nancy 1904 which business he conducts at
(Turner) Wallace. E. public school present date. Married, 1st, Jose-
and Magog Model School; member phine Royer (deceased); 2nd, Lilly
I.O.O.F. and K.P.; Conservative; Walker, (deceased 1903) ; 3rd, Mary
Methodist. Employed in Boston Ele- E. McKillop, daughter of James Mc-
vated Railway for 14% years, re- Killop, Inverness, Que., June 15,
signing in 1911; returned to Magog 1905; children, J. F. Rene, 1886; M.
same year and bought interest of A. Emile, 1887; Eric, 1892; May, 1894
D. Martin in firm of A. D. Martin & (deceased 1900); Mabel E., 1896;
Son, house finishing buliders and sup- Bertha, 1898; Annie L., 1902.
plies, etc., carrying on business with
E. A. Martin under name of Martin WALLIS, Calvin Fullam, Dixville,
& Wallace. Married Eva Taylor, Que. -- Born Berlin, Vt., April 11,
daughter of John Taylor, March 24, 1845, son of William and Dorothy
1915 (Mosher) Wallis; English, grand-
W
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father, David Wallis, came to Comp-
ton from New Hampshire when a
young man. E. public schools in
Vermont; in 1862, at age of 17 years,
joined Company K., 10th Vermont
Volunteers, and served in the Ameri-
can army for two years and 11
months; returned to Holland, Vt., and
engaged in farming; in 1870, re-
moved to Dixville and purchased farm
which he carried on until 1902 when
he sold out and took up his residence
in the village of Dixville; member of
Dixville Council, 1896 to 1902 when
he resigned to become secretary-
treasurer of the municipality, also of
school board; served as school com-
missioner for number of years; Bap-
tist; Liberal. Married Julia LeBaron,
of Holland, Vt., Nov. 26, 1866; chil-
dren, Jennie B., 1867; Ida, 1870;
Orson, 1877; Alfred, 1880; William
A., 1882.
bee Railway, Jan. 1 jto June 1, 1881;
auditor, Quebec Central Railway,
1881-1885 ^general freight and pas-
senger agent, 1885-1905; general
manager, Quebec Central Railway,
since January, 1906; director, Que-
bec Central Railway Co., March,
1913; elected vice-president, Temis-
couta Railway, September, 1901;
president, Temiscouta Railway, Jan.,
1911; member Sherbrooke Board of
Trade; director, Eastern Townships
Agricultural Association ; member
Canadian Mining Institute. Married
Mary Hawkins, daughter of Thomas
Hawkins, Quebec, June 20, 1887; has
three sons and four daughters. Clubs,
St. George's, Garrison (Quebec) ;
Canadian Railway Societies; K. of C.;
C.O.F. Recreations: snowshoeing,
fishing; Roman Catholic. Address:
165 Bowen Ave., Sherbrooke, Que.
J. H. WALSH
WALSH, John Henry, Sherbrooke,
Que. — Director and General Manager
Quebec Central Railway; president,
Temiscouta Railway Co. ; vice-pres.
Hereford Railway Co. — Born Quebec,
May 12, 1860, son of Thomas and
Mary (Deegan) Walsh. E. Quebec
Commercial Academy. E.ntered ser-
vice Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa and
Occidental Railway, now part of C.
P. R., September, 1876, as junior
clerk in contractor's office ; in freight
and ticket office, Quebec, 1879-1880;
travelling auditor, Levis and Kenne-
J. F. D. WALSH
WALSH, James Francis D'Urban,
Bedford, Que. — Born Roscrea, Ire-
land, Nov. 25, 1868, son of Lieut.
John A. and Ida (Hackett) Walsh;
Irish. Parents came from Ireland in
1871 and settled in Sherbrooke. E.
Bishop's College School, Lennoxville.
School Commissioner since 1912;
Mayor 1913; president Missisquoi
Agr'l Society 1915-1916; pres. Mis-
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS 287
siquoi County Conservative Ass'n, WARD, Lt.-Col. W. J., Lennoxville
1913-14-15-16; received Hon. R. I,. — Born in Kingston, Ont., June 6,
Borden on occasion of his visit to 1839, son of Rev. R. G. and Mary
Bedford 1911; past warden of St. Ann (Turriff) Ward; parents came
James' Church which office he filled from Scotland in 1841, Rev. Mr.
for eight years; A.F. & A.M., R.A.M.: Ward teaching high school at King-
pres. Bedford Athletic Ass'n; pres. ston for a number of years, then
hockey, baseball and past president came to Quebec and studied under
tennis club; Conservative; Anglican, late Bishop Stewart for ministry in
Started as clerk and foreman with Church of England and was appoint-
Furbish Mfg. Co., Berlin Falls, N.H.; ed to mission of Upper and Lower
five years with Wm. Angus Co., East Ireland, Megantic Co., continuing
Angus, Que. ; six years with Dominion there till his death in 1870. They
Express Co.; in 1896 joined staff of had a family of eight sons and four
Bedford Mfg. Co. as accountant and daughters. The subject of this sketch,
has been manager and director since Lt.-Col. Ward, served forty years in
1905; when plant was burned down Canadian Militia from 1859 until
in 1913 was instrumental in getting 1899; got medals for Fenian Raids of
company to rebuild present up-to- 1866, also 1870, again long service
date plant, where axes, scythes, medal granted by late Queen Victoria
handles and farming tools are man- to Canadian Militia; was also in com-
factured. Was organizer and presi- mand of 55th Megantic Light Infan-
dent of the rifle club which has been try Regiment for 15 years; was on ac-
very energetic in assisting to recruit tive service in Sherbrooke for four
in this district. Married Sidney M. months at close of Civil War in year
Burrage, Oct. 11, 1892. 1865 when he was one of company of
55 men who were quartered in four
.„ different hotels. He left for home day
WALSH, George Sidney, Cowans- that Abraham Lincoln was assassin-
ville, Que.— Born at Newton Abbott, ated. before moving to Lennoxville
7£g"i 1°^ of™ ,?: Ada^ns,?"dT .Ida Mr. Ward resided at Clapham, Que.,
(Hackett) Walsh; English-Irish; in Megantic Co., over sixty-six years,
grandparents were among first set- was Mayor of council, school commis-
tlers between Sherbrooke and Len- sioner? Magistrate and commissioner
noxville E. Bishop^ College. After for taki evidence for Circuit
studying pharmacy for a time entered Court -Married Caroline Kinnear,
E. T. Bank; served in several capaci- A 15< im They had nine chu.
ties m this institution, also with Sov- d Rev j G Ward cloquet)
eje^?or?0an '* JTld MulsT™B?nk Minn.; A. E. Ward, manager Canad-
staff 1908 and est branch at Water- ian Bank of CommerCe, St. Ferdinand
loo; est. Molson Bank branch Cow- ^Halifax, Que.; Hattie W. Ward,
ansville, 1913 which he presently married in Wiiiiams, Montana; Rev.
manages; at interval in his banking w H Ward Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev.
career he built up Gilmour paint N R Ward Sawyerville, Que.; Mar-
"?£"J? B/df°rd; was Prov- director ion T Ward married, living in East
of Bedford Mfg. -Co., becoming v.p. Angus; c. Lawrence Ward, farmer,
and then pres. also conducted gen'- Manson, Montana; Emily L. Ward,
store for time at Stanbridge East; livi in Lennoxville, Que.; C. L.
pres. E. T. Dairymen's Exchange; Ward in France with the 14gth Bat.
councillor Cowansville; chairman
School Com., Governor Bedford Dist.
Hospital; A.F. & A.M., R.A.. Mason,
K.T., Shrine, I.O.O.F. and Encamp., WARD, Alfred Edwin, St. Ferdin-
Cowansville Club; Conservative; An- and D'Halifax, Que. — Born at Clap-
glican. Married Dora, daughter late ham, Que., Dec. 9, 1880, son of Lt.-
Col. A. H. Gilmour, Stanbridge East, Col. W. J. and Caroline (Kinnear)
April 9, 1890; children, Annie and Ward; Scotch. Entered Quebec Bank
Dorothy. at Thetford Mines, Que., in Aug.,
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1900; Nov., 1902, was transferred
to main office in Montreal, where he
remained continually until Feb. 15,
1906; Mr. Ward resigned on his own
accord with strong recommendations
from Mr. B. B. Stevenson the present
gen. man. as well as from Mr. R. L.
Y. Jones (Inspector) ; in Feb., 1906,
Mr. Ward joined the E. T. Bank and
was immediately sent to Thetford
Mines as accountant; two months
later appointed manager at Black
Lake; in 1906 appointed mgr. at St.
Ferdinand d'Halifax, Que., where he
has remained since; Anglican. Mar-
ried Hester Mary Cowling, daughter
of Mr. R. C. Cowling, East Angus,
Sept., 1907; children, Cecil Edwin
and Duncan Alfred, 1909; Sylvia
Hester, 1910; Evelyn Frances, 1915.
WARD, Charles Henry, Bury, Que.
—Born Bury, Aug. 12, 1850, son of
George P. and Elizabeth (Sherman)
Ward; English; parents coming from
New England States in 1812, father
served in Rebellion of 1837 and was
later officer in Cookshire Cavalry, re-
tiring with rank of captain. E. pub-
lic schools; commissioner of Com.
Court, valuator, etc.; Conservative;
Anglican. Engaged in contracting
and building trade; exporter of lum-
ber and pulpwood and cattle to
American markets; eight years mem-
ber Cookshire Cavalry serving under
Captains Winder, Taylor and French;
served with cavalry in Fenian Raid
1879, being stationed at Frelighsburg
and Eccles' Hill; connected with Col.
Smith's despatch staff at time Fen-
ians crossed to Eccles Hill and while
battle was being fought his troops
were at Dunham en route to scene of
battle; arrived in time to see body
of Wm. Rowe, Fenian, who was shot,
handed over to his mother by the
Canadian authorities. Married, 1st,
Ann Ellis (deceased 1888) ; 2nd,
Eunice Ann Paquet; children, Ger-
trude E., Lottie L., Bernice H., Per-
sis A., George P., Ella M., Reginald
C., Ronald W., Arthur G., Merle E.
WATSON, Edmund Lister, Dun-
ham, Que. — Born Maidenhead, Eng.,
Nov. 12, 1841, son of Dr. B. and Isa- '
bella (Goolden) Watson; Scotch;
came to Dunham at age of 17 years
and engaged with late Col. Stephen
Baker. E. at London, England. Af-
ter leaving Col. Baker's employ start-
ed farming on own behalf and suc-
cessfully conducted farming since ;
travelled considerably and crossed
Atlantic 17 times visiting all parts
of British Isles and Europe, visiting
Rome twice. Father was Dr Seth
Benj. Watson, physician Radcliffe In-
firmary of Oxford, England, one of
best known physicians in his time.
Has served as Mayor and Councillor
of Dunham village several years;
Conservative ; Anglican. Married
Clara Charsley (died 1872) ; second
wife, Harriett Baker, daughter of
Jos. Baker, Dunham, Que., Nov. 20,
1873; one son, Benjamin, 1874.
JOHN G. WATSON
WATSON, John Greener, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at North Sydney,
N.S., May 24, 1893, son of Robert
and Isabel (Greener) Watson; Eng-
lish and Scotch. E. at High School,
North Sydney, N.S. Left High
School at 17 years of age; entered
into telegraph business as telegraph
operator at Woodstock, N.B., later at
Fredericton, St. John, N.B., Toronto
and Montreal; went into stock brok-
erage business for F. B. McCurdy Co.
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289
at Kingston, Ont., later went into life wick Montreal Oct. 17, 1907
insurance business at Kingston with d Donald Fenwick M n
the Mutual Life Ass n Co of Can- Elizabeth Mar Se t- 2
ada; was given the district manage-
mentship for this company in East-
ern Townships with headquarters at
Sherbrooke, office, Record Bldg.,
Wellington St. ; member Sherbrooke
Snowshce and Sherbrooke Curling
Club; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Gladys Mae White, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. White, Lennox-
ville, Que., Sept. 17, 1913.
; chil-
1910;
JAS. P. WATSON
WATSON, James Patterson. Sher-
brooke, Que.— Born Cornwall, Ont.,
May 7, 1881, son of James and Mary
(Patterson) Watson; Scotch, father
born in Scotland, mother in Canada
•of Scotch parents. E. Cornwall Acad-
emy; employed at office work for 10
years in Montreal, leaving the Allan
Line offices to become secretary-
treasurer of Sherbrooke Record Com-
pany in Sherbrooke which position he
held until Feb., 1917, when he joined
the Smith-Wilson Motor Sales Co.,
Sherbrooke; member A.F. & A.M.,
St. George's Club; past pres. Sher-
brooke Snowshoe and Curling Club;
sec'y E. T. Press Ass'n; Conserva-
tive; Presbyterian. Married Edith
Fenwick, daughter of James Fen-
W. R. WEBSTER
WEBSTER, William Robert, manu-
facturer, Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
North Hatley, Aug. 23, 1850, son of
Orrin and Elizabeth (Jenkerson)
Webster; English. E. at common
schools, clerk in general store North
Hatley, 1870; traveller for C. H.
Fletcher, Sherbrooke, 1871-1884;
started present cigar business 1885,
with ten employees, developing .ex-
tensive trade throughout Dominion;
erected present up-to-date cigar fac-
tory 1908, run under strictly hygienic
lines; now employs 135 people; pres.
W. R. Webster & Co., Ltd.; pres. E.
T. Brick and Mfg. Co., charter mem-
ber Sherbrooke Board of Trade, pres.
1901-1904, director Great Eastern
Exhibition for 20 years, vice-pres.
three years, then elected president;
Governor Sherbrooke Hospital"; mem-
ber St. George's Club, A.F. & A.M.;
recreations, fishing, hunting, horses,
automobiling; Conservative: Congre-
gationalist. Married Mary Ellen Jane
Shorey, daughter of J. B. Shorey,
Feb. 9, 1876, has five sons and five
daughters, Jennie Maude, Edith May,
Louise, Ellen Elizabeth, Clara Gene-
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vieve, Frederick William Shorey,
John Hubert, Orrin Ralph, Albert
Claude (in overseas service) Robert
Aberdeen.
WEBSTER, Frederick Oscar, Hat-
ley, Que. — Born at Hatley, Aug. 29,
1874, son of Mortimer and Clara Ann
(Gage) Webster; English. E. Hatley
Acad. Elected to Hatley Council
when village was incorporated; re-
elected 1915; sec'y-treas. Board of
Trade; director Hatley Village Water
Co. ; sec'y Volunteer Fire Co. ; I.O.
O.F. (Alexandria, No. 59) ; Conserva-
tive; Anglican. Engaged in farming
in Tp. of Hatley, also carriage maker
and painter; 1905-07 employed in
hotel at Poland Springs, Me., later
with Quimster & Co., Boston, Mass.,
mfg. of automobile bodies; in 1908
returned to Hatley and resumed his
former business. Married Sadie M.
Emery, Hatley, Que., June 19, 1897.
O. G. G. WEBSTER
WEBSTER, Oscar George Gran-
ville, Coaticook, Que., in military ser-
vice. - - Born in Barnston, Aug. 3,
1869, son of Walter C. and Adella
(Kennedy) Webster; Scotch. E. at
Coaticook and Montreal Business
College; appointed Joint Registrar
and Clerk of the Circuit Court in
1914, succeeding the late Otis Shurt-
leff; member I.O.O.F., A.F. & A.M.,
C.O.F., R.A. and R.G.; Liberal; An-
glican. Was in hardware business
with father as W. C. Webster and
Son from 1895 until July 1, 1914,
then took business over himself until
his appointment as Registrar, Nov.
16, 1914. Married on Sept. 26 Mabel
C. Cleveland.
WEDGE, Jerome David — Born at
So. Bolton, May 7, 1863, son of Ami
and Maryetta (Powers) Wedge; Eng-
lish, father coming from New Eng-
land, 1861. E. public schools; in
1911 built store and engaged in gen-
eral mercantile business at So. Bo-1-
ton; previously farming and lumber
business; member Brome Co. Agr'l
Soc. ; Liberal; Anglican. Married Lil-
lian Wing (deceased) 1899). Mar-
ried Helen, daughter of John Smith,
So. Bolton, Jan. 2, 1901; one child,
Addie, 1893, deceased 1915.
WELLS, John Perley, K.C., 21
Dominion Ave., Sherbrooke, mem-
ber law firm of Gate, Wells & White.
Born Acton Vale, Que., July 10,
1867, son of George B. and Mary A.
Wells; father from State of Maine,
English descent; mother Canadian,
Scotch descent. E. Coaticook Acad. ;
batonnier St. Francis Bar, 1917;
elected alderman North Ward, 1917;
member St. George's Club, Sher-
brooke Snowshoe Club ; Conservative ;
Anglican. Married Kathleen W.
Ashe, Dec. 7, 1904.
WHITCHER, Charles Frank, Stan-
stead, Que. — Born Stanstead, Que.,
Dec. 1, 1855, son of Erasmus D. and
Rachel (Chamberlain) Whitcher;
English; grandfather, Dr. Isaac Whit-
cher, came from Methuen, Mass., to
Stanstead in 1799. E. Stanstead
Acad., has served as school commis-
sioner; pres. • Stanstead Board of
Trade, Columbian and E. T. Auto
Clubs; I. O.F. ; Conservative; Angli-
can; 1870-71 clerked for Chas. Chan-
nell, Derby, Vt.; 1871-74 with Cass
and Jendro; 1874-76 with Pike Bros.;
went to Boston in 1876 and returned
to Stanstead 1880; 1880-82 trav-
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elled for Hall & Gondro; 1882-1904
mail clerk between Sherbrooke and
Stanstead; 1904 bought Union House
with P. Gilmore; sold out in 1908
and bought Stanstead Hotel. Married
Nellie J. Lampron, Rock Island,
March 12, 1884; children, Lenora A.,
Lida M., Charles D., Dorotha A.,
Olive J.
H. B. WHITCOMB
WHITCOMB, Harry Bachelder,
Hatley, Que. — Born Hatley, Jan. 29,
1878, son of Ira W. and Ella R.
(Bachelder) Whitcomb; English; par-
ents came from U.S. E. public
schools, Hatley Acad. and Stanstead
College; sec'y-treas. Hatley Council
and school commissioners; secretary
Board of Trade; Ind. ; Anglican;
For several years clerked for Parker
& Knight, Hatley; spent winter 1903-
04 in California; returned to Hatley
and engaged in various lines of busi-
ness until 1909 when he formed part-
nership with A. J. Whitcomb under
name of Whitcomb and Whitcomb,
gen'l merchants; bought partner's in-
terest in 1912 and still continues
business under his own name. Mar-
ried Margaret J. Morrison, Sher-
brooke, Que., Oct. 20, 1909.
WHITCOMB, Mark Ru«s— Born at
Waterloo, Aug. 31, 1879, son of
Charles and Mary Jane (Roberts)
Whitcomb ; English, grandparents
coming from New England. E. Wat-
erloo Acad. and Montreal Business
College; Ass't Postmaster Waterloo
three years; employed Sovereign
Bank 1903, appointed mgr. at Frel-
ighsburg, 1907; 1908 joined E. T.
Bank and later Can. Bank of Com-
merce and was appointed manager
at Frelighsburg in 1914; Anglican.
Married Nellie Gertrude, daughter of
Homer Holden, Frelighsburg, Feb. 6,
1906; one son, L. Raymond, 1907.
WHITCOMB, Ralph Roger, Ayer's
Cliff, Que. — Born Hatley, Que., Sept.
28, ^884, son of Wesley and Ella
(Baehelder) Whitcomb; English, an-
cestors came from New York and set-
tled in Stanstead County among
earliest settlers. E. public schools;
sec'y-treas. Ayer's Cliff Board of
Trade; entered store of Parker and
Knight, Hatley; later with Whitcomb
and Whitcomb, general merchants,
Hatley, Que. ; represented North
American Ins. Co. ; clerked at Ayer's
Cliff and later in partnership with M.
L. Leavitt; purchased stock of E. H.
Whitcomb, merchant, doing business
as Whitcomb and Leavitt, merchants;
member Massawippi Fish and Game;
Liberal; Anglican.
WHITE, Joseph N., Coaticook,
Que. - - Born in Vermont, June 9,
1858, son of Cyrus and Clarisse
White; is a direct descendant of
Perry Greene White who came over
in Mayflower in 1621. E. at Crafts-
bury, Vermont; received degree of
Oph.D. (Doctor of physical and Ap-
plied Optics) ; is a P.D.D.G.M. of
I.O.O.F. ; was first president of E. T.
Optical Association, organized in
Sherbrooke in 1911; Methodist; in
1881 he came to Coaticook and em-
barked in the jewellry business in a
small way, extending until today he is
possessor of one of the finest jew-
ellry establishments in the Eastern
Townships; in 1899 became interest-
ed in optical matters and took a
course at Detroit Optical Institute
292 MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
J. N. WHITE
JOHN WHYTE
and later completed a post graduate
course at Canadian Ophthalmic Col-
lege of Toronto ; his success in the
optical field has been marked, his op-
tical department being among best in
province. Mr. White is a member of
all the prominent optical organiza-
tions and his equipment is equal to
his enthusiasm. Married Emma A.
Statton, Coaticook, Oct. 15, 1884;
children, Mrs. F. W. Colwill, Sher-
brooke, and Jay N. White, Coaticook.
WHYTE, John, Leeds Village, Que.
— Born at Wellwood, Dunfermline,
Scotland, Jan. 4, 1838, son of John
and Elizabeth (Simpson) Whyte. E.
at Beath Parish School. Went to the
Carriboo gold diggings in 1862 and
was also on Antler Creek and Jack
O. Clubs' Creek; returned to Leeds in
1863; was manager of copper mine in
North Sutton for a year; in 1865
came to Leeds Village and began
business as general merchant doing a
large and flourishing business for
forty-eight years; member of Leeds'
Council 1883-84; elected member of
Quebec Legislature for County of
Megan tic 1884; chairman of School
Commission for 33 years and member
of council of public instruction for
the last 20 years; Liberal; Presbyter-
ian; had charge of choir for fifty
years. Married Harriett Donaldson,
daughter of Duncan Donaldson,
Leeds, Que., June 22, 1859; children,
Mary Ann, 1860; John D., 1862;
Andrew, 1865; Peter D., 1889;
Georga, 1871; Effe, 1880.
CHAS. D. WHITE, K.C.
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293
WHITE, Charles Dickinson, K.C.,
lawyer, Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Sherbrooke, Sept. 6, 1871, son of
Hon. Wm. and Mary C. (Dickinson)
White; Irish and Scotch. E. Sher-
brooke Academy, Bishop's College
School, Lennoxville, and McGill Uni-
versity; B.C.L. of McGill, 1896;
King's Counsel, 1912; Sherbrooke
Alderman, 1909-1912; member St.
George's Club; Conservative; Episco-
palian. Married Elizabeth Oram
Woods, daughter of late Alex. Woods
of Quebec, April 13, 1903; two chil-
dren.
WIGGETT, Albert Egbert, 2 Ful-
ton Ave., Sherbrooke, Que. — Born at
Waterville, Que., Jan. 28, 1874, son
of C. Fred and A. (Gilbert) Wiggett;
English. E. at Lennoxville Academy
and Ontario Business College, Belle-
ville; in 1895 accepted position with
S. C. Nutter, Sherbrooke, Que.; two
years later business was taken over
by J. H. Bryant and has remained
with the business as bookkeeper to
present date; interested in sports and
was for several years pres. of hockey
club; A.F. & A.M., K.P., S.O.E.,
C.O.F., Sherbrooke Curling Club,
Snowshoe Club, Y.M.C.A. ; Conserva-
tive; Anglican. Married Ellen A.
McFadden, daughter of S. A. McFad-
den,, Lennoxville, Que., Aug. 4,
1898.
WIGGETT, Walter Johns, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Sherbrooke,
1869, son of J. W. and Eliza (Johns)
Wiggett; English. E. Sherbrooke
High School; proprietor of Electrical
Repair and Supply Co., Sherbrooke,
which does an extensive electrical
business throughout the district; St.
George's Club; Conservative; Angli-
can. Married Gertrude May, daugh-
ter of A. G. Heath, Watertown, N.Y.
WILKINS, Robert Charles, manu-
facturer, Farnham, Que. — Born Dec.
25, 1860, son of Captain E. D. S. Wil-
kins, grandfather was Col. Hon. Rob-
ert C. Wilkins; great grandfather,
Captain Robert Wilkins, of the 17th
Lancers, was a United Empire Loyal-
ist, coming to Canada from New
York when it was evacuated by the
ROBERT C. WILKINS
•£?
British in 1783; Capt. Wilkins was
wounded at Bunker Hill and was one
of the forlorn hope at White Plains
in the American Revolution, Col. Wil-
kins, grandfather of subject of this
sketch, commanded Prince Edward
Militia during 1812, American Gen-
eral Scott being a prisoner at his
house for a week when on way to
Quebec after Queenston Heights, rep-
resented Prince Edward for many
years in old Upper Canada Legisla-
ture. E. Levis College, Quebec;
president of Robert C. Wilkins Co.,
Ltd., manufacturers of "Rooster
Brand" shirts, pants and white coats
and "I Crow Over All" Overalls;
company has factory at Farnham
and does an extensive business
throughout Canada, being represent-
ed by twelve travellers in the Do-
minion; four sons of Mr. Wilkins are
associated with him in the business;
Mr. Wilkins has taken much interest
in matters pertaining to Eastern
Townships advancement, being one of
the founders of the E. T. Associated
Boards of Trade and its president for
1914; for several years president of
Farnham Board of Trade; prominent
member of Canadian Manufacturers'
Association, serving five years on the
board ; also of Dominion Commercial
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Travellers' Association, serving two Sept. 1, 1892; children, Erie H. and
years as a director and two years as Eric A.
chairman Farnham Con Assn;
Roman Catholic Married Bessie
^Lpnv d/??V?r °M«?aPT i,n
James FOX, of Halifax, N.S., June 15,
1886; children four sons, Robert
gt t Ute ih n E L lists
^ d« . c ton c Quebe*. E.
at public schools. Some ylars as far-
£ , k , manap-pr of
ToTelsfn k'trn T^nships
o
Gertrude and
Helena Lady-
WILKINS, late Lieut. John Fox,
Farnham, Que. — Born at Montreal
West, Que., Sept. 24, 1896, son of
Robt. C. and Bessie (Fox) Wilkins.
Connected for 5 years with Robt. C.
Wilkins Co. Ltd., Farnham, Que. Ga-
zetted Provisional Lieut, in the Can-
adian Militia in June, 1915, and
joined the 117th Eastern Townships
Batt., Jan. 23, 1916, qualifying as a
Lieut, one month later, went over-
seas with 117th and when this was
broken up was transferred to 23rd
1" ?Hv!aR Vaver*he' w£!fltransf,erred
to 24th Batt. Victoria Rifles and was
killed m action on Aug. 15, 1917.
WILKINSON, Frederick Jacob,
Way's Mills, Que. — Born at Smith's
Mills, March 16, 1872, son of Richard
and Marilla (Shaw) Wilkinson; Eng-
lish, ancestors settled in Clarenceville
in 1830. E. public schools and Beebe
Acad. ; School Commissioner Barn-
ston Tp. 1909-14; chairman 1912-14;
pres. Barnston Farmers' Club; Con-
servative; Universalist. For several
years sold farm implements as gen-
eral agent for Frost & Wood; later
with St. Lawrence Dairy Supply Co.,
Montreal; 1912 appointed by Federal
Gov't as dairy recorder for Stanstead
County, to co-operate with owners of
dairy herds in keeping complete re-
cord of each individual animal. Mar-
ried Effie A. Heath, Heathton, Que.,
owner such race anima]s ag
Tommy, W. Parnell, Red Bird, Elean-
or W., 2.15, Baron Wedgewood,
217 1/4, Prince Rupert, 215^, Peer-
less Hal, 209*4, The Comet, 214 ^
Hal Perkins, 214%, and many others;
member A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., Wolfe
Co. Fish and Game, Sherbrooke Fish
and Game Club; Conservative; Angli-
can. Married Eleanor McDermitt,
(deceased 1912), daughter of Martin
McDermitt, Randboro, Que., April
25, 1881; children, Luvia M., Mabel
E., Gertrude A. (deceased 1911) ;
Hazel E.
WILSON, Walter Hiram, 14 Queen
gt Sherbrooke; Que._Born Comp-
^ Que ^ gept ^fg5g> gon of Hira^
C. and Sarah E. (Bucknam) Wilson;
father Scotch and mother English.
E. at Compton Academy and Sher-
brooke High School. Commenced
business in pianos and organs in 1875
with late H. C. Wilson and has con-
tinued since in same business now
known as H. C. Wilson & Sons, Ltd.;
10 years in council of Sherbrooke
Board of Trade and vice-pres. one
year; city council 3 years; warden of
St. Peter's Church 4 years; school
commissioner 6 years; Y.M.C.A.,
vice-pres. 1915-16; member Victoria
Lodge, A.F. & A.M., C.O.F., Dom.
C.T.A., St. George's, Sherbrooke
Curling and Sherbrooke Automobile
Club; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Clara M. Bryant, daughter of
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295
WALTER H. WILSON
Geo. G. Bryant, Sherbrooke, Que.,
Oct. 25, 1882; children, Geo. B., July
29, 1890; Edith E., May 10, 1893;
Mabel, June 11, 1895; Dora B., Feb.
26, 1898.
FRANK B. WILSON
WILSON, Frank B., Sherbrooke,
Que. — Born at Compton, Que., Jan.
27, 1866, son of Hiram C. and Eliza-
beth (Bucknam) Wilson. E. at Sher-
brooke Central School and Sher-
brooke High School; vice-pres. H. C.
Wilson & Sons, Ltd., Sherbrooke,
pianos and musical goods, the oldest
(with perhaps one exception) musical
instrument house in Canada, having
been established over 60 years; direc-
tor E. T. Agr'l Ass'n, member Sher-
brooke Board of Trade, Victoria
Lodge, A.F. & A.M., life member of
Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club, member
St. George's Club, Sherbrooke Curl-
ing Club ; Conservative ; Anglican.
Married Annie M. Greene, daughter
of Wm. H. Greene Lennoxviile, Que.,
Oct. 1, 1890; children, Meredith W.,
Francis Lennox, Alice Elizabeth.
WILSON, John Arthur, Farnham,
Que. — Born Farnham, July 7, 1872,
son of John and Christiana (Kirk)
Wilson; Scotch; grandfc-.thsr came
from Ireland and settled near La-
colle. E Farnham Academy; mem-
ber Farnham School Commissioner,
Board of Trade and Board of Health;
I.O.O.F.; Liberal; Methodist. After
leaving school entered business with
his father, John Wi.son, in leather
business, operating a tannery and
harness shop; in 1901 formed part-
nership with his brother, D. M. Wil-
son, and purchased Lu?ine3s which
father established in loul; firm lost
heavily by fire in 1903 and 1911; af-
ter last fire they built new b]o:<,
where they carry on a i.:r;je busi. •>.•"< .>
In 1912 they added an electrical ju
ply dept. Married Mabel Westwoo:!,
Buckingham, Que., June 8, 190J;
children, Carl L., 1905; M. Beryl,
1903; John W., 1909.
WOOD, Hannibal Whitney, M.D.
C.M., St. Johns, Que. (deceased
September 27, 1917) — Born at Dun-
ham, July 10, 1840, son of Thomas
and Jane Stevens Wood; English.
E. Dunham Academy, University
Vermont, McGill Univ., degrees B.A.,
M.D.C.M., practiced medicine Knowl-
ton and St. Johns; collector customs
St. John; customs officer, Ottawa, at
present superannuated; Masonic,
Blue, R.A.M., Preceptory and Priory;
I.O.O.F., Royal Guardians; Conserva-
tive; Anglican. Married Jane Mar-
garet Barton, daughter of John Bar-
ton, Montreal, Oct. 17, 1867; chil-
dren, Helen Elizabeth, 1868; Arthur
Barton, 1870; Percival Stevens,
1878; Alice Edith, 1880; Harold
Whitney, 1885.
WOODARD, William Green, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Capelton, son of
Nelson E. and Elizabeth Woodard;
English. E. at Sherbrooke public
schools; three years with Can. Ex-
press Co., Sherbrooke; spent some
time in States and in Montreal, re-
turning to Sherbrooke to enter con-
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fectionery business with M. E. Wood-
ard, being treasurer of Woodard's,
Ltd.; I.O.O.F., Sherbrooke S.S. Club;
Methodist. Married Edith F. Rugg,
daughter of William Rugg, Compton,
Oct. 7, 1914.
WOODARD, Milford Elliott, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born Hatley, June 8,
1871, son of Nelson E. and Elizabeth
(MacAtee C.) Woodard; English, an-
cestors coming from New England.
E. public schools. After leaving
school accepted position with C. H.
Fletcher; seven years later went to
Lynn, Mass., for eleven years; 1904
entered into partnership with C. W.
Eldridge, selling out interest after
two years and returning to North
Hatley; 1907 opened confectioners'
store in Sherbrooke, organizing in
1914 present firm of Woodard's, Ltd.,
of which he is president; I.O.O.F.,
K. of P.; Independent Liberal; Bap-
tist.
WOODMAN, Joseph Forsythe,
Hatley, Que. — Born Hatley, Aug. 12,
1866, son of Horace and Eleanor
(Forsythe) Woodman; English,
grandfather, Calvin Woodman, was
born in New Hampshire and came to
Stanstead County when young man;
ancestors came over about 1620. E.
public schools and Charleston Acad.,
Hatley; present Mayor of Hatley vil-
lage; chairman school board, mem-
ber Board of Trade and dir. Stan-
stead County Agr'l Society; I.O.O.F.,
R.T. of T.; Liberal; Methodist. After
spending two years in New England,
returning to Hatley in 1895 he was
one of first to breed Holstein cattle
in Stanstead County, bringing his
first registered animal from Michigan
twenty years ago. His farm, Glen-
brook, is well known throughout Can-
ada. Married Minnie Ayer, Hatley,
Que., May 29, 1901.
WOODMAN, Albert Alonzo, Coati-
cook, Que. — Born Moe's River, Aug.
10, 1868, son of Albert Alonzo and
Mary J. (Sanborn) Woodman; Eng.
The genealogy of the Woodman fam-
ily is very complete and dates back
ten generations to Edward Woodman
who emigrated from Wiltshire, Eng.,
and became citizen of Newbury,
Mass., in 1623. The first of the fam-
ily to settle in Canada was great
grandfather of subject of this ske+".h,
Benjamin Woodman, who was "n
in 1779 and moved to East Hatlejrin
1827, dying in 1835. Joshua Sawyer
Woodman, 6th generation, grand-
father, married Mary (Polly) Sturte-
vant in 1811, a direct descendant of
Pilgrim ancestor who came to Ply-
mouth in 1620. J.P., C.S.C., vice-
pres. E. T. Immigration Society;
pres. Coaticook Board of Trade,
1915; pres. Coaticook Liberal Ass'n.
Formed partnership with his brother-
in-law, F. C. McKee, as general mer-
chants, buying out partner's interest
four years later. He has since con-
tinued business under same name.
Married Emily M. McKee, Oct. 8,
1890; children, Milton A., John B.
WRIGHT, Carlos Judson, Sher-
brooke, Que. — Born at Dixville, Nov.
15, 1867, son of Lewis W. and Sophia
F. (Baldwin) Wright. E. at Dixville
Model School and Int. Correspon-
dence School, Scranton, Pa., as elec-
trical engineer. In business with his
father at Dixville, Que. number of
years in gen. store; farmed for two
years at Dixville; entered employ-
ment of Peoples' Tel. Co. at Sher-
brooke, June 21, 1896, as lineman,
advanced to supt. in 1900 and to sec.-
treas. 5 years later and gen. mgr. on
retirement of Carlos S. Skinner in
1912; two years later the Peoples'
Co. went under the control of the
Bell Tel. Co. as Eastern Townships
Telephone Co. ; now travelling repre-
sentative for Dawson & Co., Ltd., of
Montreal and Winnipeg; Justice of
Peace; member I.O.F., I.O.O.F., S.
of E., Sherbrooke Curling Club, Y.M.
C.A. ; Liberal; Baptist. Married Susie
G. Bean, daughter of Luther Bean,
Dixville, Que., Sept. 15, 1887; chil-
dren, Blanche, Jessie Mildred, How-
ard Stanley, Pearl Evangeline, Gor-
don Parker, Rolland, Vivian Kathleen
Gertrude.
WRIGHT, George Luke, Dixville,
Que. — Born Dixville, Aug. 2, 1850,
son of John and Elizabeth (Major)
Wright; English, parents born in
MEN OF TODAY IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
297
England came to Bury, Que., 1836,
later moved to Dixville. E. public
ools. Served in municipal council
wenty-five years and as Mayor one
term, resigned 1903; school commis-
sioner; succeeded father on home-
stead, following mixed farming; al-
ways active in educational and all
local affairs; member I.O.F., A.F. &
A.M.; Liberal; Anglican. Married
Mary R. Howe, Jan. 21, 1880; chil-
dren, Edward E., 1881; Georgina L.,
1894.
YORSTON, Frederick, P., Sawyer-
ville, Que. - - Born at Douglastown,
N.B., March 27, 1870, son of Wm.
Yorston and Isabelle Henderson ;
Scotch; father came from Kirkwell,
Orkney Islands, to Miramichi, N.B.,
1843, and engaged in shipbuilding;
mother came from Aberdeen to
Miramichi, N.B., 1832. E. at Chat-
ham High School, University of N.B.,
1892, Fredericton, Harvard and Mc-
Gill 1904 (B.A. 1892, M.A. 1894,
M.D.C.M. 1904) ; was engaged in
teaching for 10 years from 1892 to
1902 as principal of Newcastle High
School. Graduated in medicine at
McGill in 1904 and after some three
months in Western Hospital in Mont-
real came to Sawyerville to practice.
Was always interested in military
matters; joined the 73rd Northum-
berland Regt. as private in 1888 and
retired with rank of Capt. in 1904;
chairman of Sawyerville School
Board; A.F. & A.M.; Conservative;
Presbyterian. Married Susan A. Har-
rison of Newcastle, N.B., niece of the
late Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, 1899;
one son, Fred Harrison, 1901.
YOUNG, Geo. C., Wolcott, Vt.—
Born at Compton, Que., July 21,
1876, son of Faye-tt and Ella Young.
E. at Coaticook, Que. After mar-
riage settled on farm at Barford and
from there moved into Hereford on
father's old farm as breeder of thor-
oughbred shorthorn and Oxford
sheep. In 1907 sold out and moved
to Ayer's Cliff as manager for H. A.
Norton on Edgewater farm; with I.
H. C. Co. as travelling salesman two
years; at E. T. Experimental Farm
till 1916, when bought large farm in
Vermont, breeding thoroughbred
Jerseys. Has served as school com-
missioner, valuator, councillor; mem-
ber Oddfellows and Foresters; Meth-
odist. Married Margaret King,
daughter of T. A. King, Windsor
Mills, March 18, 1897; children, Wal-
lace Young, 1898 (died 1913) ; Hazel,
1900; Curtis, 1902; Gertrude, 1905;
Willard, 1907; Douglas, 1909; Dor-
othy, 1914.
FRED YOUNG
YOUNG, Frederick, Stanstead,
Que. — Born at Stanstead, Aug. 15,
1865, son of Albert and Martha
(Lewis) Young; Scotch; grand-
father, Andrew Young, came from
Scotland and settled in Stanstead and
was associated with late Col. Kilburn
who was first to utilize water power
on Tomofobia river at Rock Island.
E. at Stanstead College. Served as
councillor since 1904. Member
Board of Trade. In the early eighties
travelled considerably in Western
States returning to Stanstead 1887
and engaged in breeding registered
Jersey and Ayrshire cattle. Later
entered coal business, also repre-
senting farm implement manufactur-
ers; Conservative; Anglican. Mar-
ried Elizabeth House, Derby, Vt.,
June 25, 1895; children, Martha A.,
Margaret M., Albert L.
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